Steps to Providing a Positive Patient Experience
Bruce Freeman, Orthodontist and Staff Clinician, Facial Pain Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital goes through multiple steps and strategies for ensuring that you and your … more
Dental Office
Dentist Plans to Open ‘Affordable’ Clinic in Regina
Lots of people avoid going to the dentist. For some, it’s to avoid a potentially painful procedure but for many it’s because of the cost. … more
FBI Agents Search A-1 Iowa Dental Offices in Ankeny, Urbandale
FBI agents executed search warrants Thursday at A-1 Iowa Dental’s offices in Ankeny and Urbandale. Rachel Scherle, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Des Moines, confirmed Friday … more
Dentist, Accused of Inappropriate Behavior, Agrees Not to Be Alone With Female Patients
A West Des Moines dentist has agreed not to be alone with female patients while state regulators decide what to do about allegations he made … more
Worries Mount About Dental Offices Replacing Retailers on Toronto Streets
Keen observers have noticed an unexpected trend in the ultra-hip West Queen West area of Toronto – a proliferation of dentists’ offices. “Right across from … more
B.C. Dental College Settles Complaint With Dentist
As part of a settlement agreement, the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. has apologized to a Victoria dentist over how it handled her complaint … more
Design 911: State Your Emergency
So you have gone through dental school, have been the top student in your year, outperformed your peers in almost any field of activity you … more
Sarnia Man Files Complaint After Service Dog Denied Access at Dental Office
A legally deaf Sarnia man who was told he couldn’t have his service dog present during a dental procedure believes his human rights have been … more
3 HR Mistakes Dentists and Office Managers are (Still) Making in 2018
Back in the day, when dentists weren’t even using gloves while treating patients, running a clinic was way simpler. It was less stressful as well. … more
Dental Office Manager Admits to Embezzling $280,000
An Oklahoma woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $280,000 from a dental office. Officials with the United States Department of Justice say Annette … more
Dental Office Faces Cultural Appropriation Backlash
Editor’s Note: When reading this story about cultural appropriation in dental marketing, consider not only how to avoid a similar situation during promotions and holidays, … more
List of “Never-Events” Aims to Ensure Patient Safety
Dental experts have drawn up a definitive list of scenarios that patients should never face in a bid to ensure excellent patient care worldwide. The … more
University of Pretoria Installs Dentsply Sirona’s Technologies
In January 2018, the University of Pretoria and Dentsply Sirona completed an ambitious renovation project. In just four weeks, Dentsply Sirona equipped two levels of … more
Two Women Arrested For Performing Unlicensed Dental Work
Authorities say two Phoenix-area women have been arrested for allegedly performing unlicensed dental work on five unsuspecting victims at an office in Glendale. The Arizona Attorney General’s … more
Dental Office Raided for Prescription Drug Fraud Suspicion
Police and federal agents raided a Silverthorne dentist’s office late last week on suspicion of prescription drug fraud, seizing hundreds of documents and interviewing several … more
Chemical Pipe Cleaner Contaminated Dental Office Water
The experience for 43 children treated inadvertently with a chemical pipe cleaner at a HSE dental clinic last October was “devastating”. That is according to … more
9,500 Dental Patients at Risk of Diseases from Unsanitary Sterilization
Patients who learned they may have been exposed to serious diseases at a Texas City clinic are angry and scared. Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputies … more
March 4-10 is Dental Assistants Recognition Week
March 4-10, 2018, has been designated by the American Dental Assistants Association, along with the American Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association and the Canadian … more
Chaperone Ordered for Dentist Accused of Groping Colleagues
A dentist has been ordered to work with a chaperone after being accused of groping a colleague’s breasts and bottom, a tribunal heard. Dr Aviva … more
New York Dentist Allegedly Fired Employees for Toxic Workplace Complaints
A Long Island, N.Y., dentist created a toxic work environment with his unwanted sexual advances, three former employees allege in a lawsuit. His former office … more