Healthy California Toddler Dies After Routine Dental Visit
Three-year-old Daleyza Hernandez-Avila recently visited a surgical center in Stockton for what was supposed to be a routine dental procedure. But on the June 12 … more
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Control Plans for Bloodborne Exposures Aren’t Common in Dental Offices
Twenty-eight percent of private dental practices have not fulfilled OSHA’s requirement for a written, site-specific bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan, according to the results of … more
Making the Shift: Enhancing Our Impact Through Oral Systemic Links
On March 29, the Oral Wellness Learning Institute for Dentistry (OWL) where I serve as the educational director, had the privilege to assemble an amazing … more
Financial Management: Buying vs. Opening a New Practice
David Chong Yen takes us through some of the first things to consider when deciding whether it’s in your (and your career’s) best interest to … more
Dentist Accused of Illegal Staffing, Defrauding Healthcare System
A Brooklyn dentist used unlicensed people to perform dental work in his office and sent the bills to Medicaid, the New York State Attorney General’s … more
Earth Day Initiatives by Hu-Friedy Encourage Greener Dental Choices
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in dental manufacturing, today announced its plans to promote earth-friendly initiatives in support of Earth Day, April 22nd,, with a focus … more
EXPERDENT Dental Advisors – Specialists in Dental Practice Solutions at PDC 2017
Melissa Summerfield speaks with EXPERDENT Dental Advisors’ Fazle A Naqvi about how they assist dentists understand the ins and outs of their lease. While at … more
Serious Infections May Have Been Spread in Unlicensed Dental Office
After shutting down an unlicensed dental office in a southwest residence last week, Alberta Health Services is asking anyone who received services there to be … more
Dentsply Sirona: Clean Processes for Safe Infection Control
Infection control in the dental practice begins with the thorough cleaning and disinfection of the hands. It also includes cleaning and disinfection of surfaces that … more
3 Factors to Consider When Buying a Practice
Account Manager, Eugene Chu, talking about buying a dental practice in this week’s Best Practices video. Eugene gives the 3 factors you MUST think about … more
New Online Portal Helps Doctors Share Digital Impressions with Labs
Carestream Dental knows that behind any accurate restoration or fabrication is superior communication between the doctor and the lab. That’s why it’s pleased to announce … more
B.C. Dentists Seeing a Growth in Dental Corporatization
If you’re one of B.C.’s 3,400-odd dentists, chances are you run your own business. But several trends, from crushing student debt to the rising price … more
SIDEXIS 4’s New Software Update Brings Better Imaging Experience
After a successful launch of SIDEXIS 4 at the IDS 2015, Dentsply Sirona has updated its standard-setting software, enhancing the already robust platform to become … more
Top 2 Tips for Buying a Dental Practice
In this financial video, David Chong Yen, chartered accountant, talks about two of his biggest tips when buying a dental practice: 1. Synergy and 2. … more
3 Keys to a Successful Associateship
Patient care shouldn’t be the only area of dentistry you concern yourself with. Financial management is a key factor to running a successful practice and … more
Digital Dentistry with Morton Worsoe
As Chairman of The Danish Society of Oral CAD/CAM, Morton Worsoe is familiar with changing technology. In this week’s Best Practices video we talk to … more
Crosstex Appoints Mark Duro as Director, Clinical Education
Crosstex, a division of Cantel Medical Corp., is pleased to announce the recent hire of Mark Duro, who will join the team as Director of … more
CS Boost Lets Dentists Manage Practice, Patients from Anywhere
Doctors are always looking for a boost, whether it’s a boost to their practice performance, patient satisfaction or their efficiency. Now, with CS Boost, doctors … more
‘Best Practices’ Introduction
‘Best Practices‘ is a weekly editorial video series exploring clinical dentistry and practice management. Look for advice and expertise on industry developments, office communication, digital … more
‘Cake Culture’ in Dental Offices Leading to Unhealthy Habits
As many people return to work after Christmas full of good intentions, leading dentists are urging them to make one more resolution for the new … more