Patient-Centric Care: A Fading Ideal?
Introduction In the labyrinth of healthcare, a concerning shift has begun to surface – a shift from the noble pursuit of quality care to a … more
Introduction In the labyrinth of healthcare, a concerning shift has begun to surface – a shift from the noble pursuit of quality care to a … more
In my personal and professional journey throughout of my life, I have discovered that giving back is the ultimate sign of true success. And in … more
There are some very important tasks that must get done in a routine dental hygiene appointment. Each of us has our check lists: medical history … more
Weekly Wisdom: Peter Barry shares why you should be thinking with a team-based mindset when it comes to dentistry. Subscribe to Oral … more
Abstract Patients present to us dental professionals with complex restorative problems seeking our help. These problems often do not have straight forward solutions. A seemingly … more
A groundbreaking study of complaints made to the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) over an 11-year period is yielding new insights into … more
The Age of Automix Glass ionomers have a long history of restorative success and oral health benefits, but capsule or hand-mix delivery systems have led … more
When Ava Terranove began feeling oral pain last July, her parents took her to her regular dentist. The dentist determined that Ava, who has an … more
Melissa Dunlay expected Jan. 30 would be like any other day. She got up, got her kids ready for school, and went to her dentist … more
Maintaining its focus on consumer safety, the Dental Board of California has issued an increasing number of citations in recent years. As noted in its … more
Now that one month of the year is behind us, I hope you are on your way to making any of the necessary changes to … more
Online marketing is one of the cheapest, easiest and most effective ways to expand your dental practice. As an independent dental professional, you can attract … more
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
When a child is scheduled to be seen by a dentist, it is important to remember that this visit will likely involve at least two … more
A story 13WHAM first reported Monday continues to generate a lot of comments and interest. A Facebook post from an Irondequoit mother went viral over the weekend … more
Following treatment for mouth cancer, patients are faced with a series of long-term oral health issues, that often result in complex and expensive dental work. … more
A Melbourne dentist who sexually exploited his patients and a nurse will spend at least four-and-a-half years in prison. Nashaat Michael, 60, has been sentenced to seven … more
A new policy from the American Dental Association (ADA) “strongly discourages the practice of direct to the consumer (DTC) dental laboratory services because of the … more
A new study by the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) shows that hundreds of thousands of patients are wrongly going to their GP requiring dental … more
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