Nearly every dental practice today has some version of a patient portal, a place for patients to book appointments, review treatment plans, pay bills, or message the office directly. And yet, ...

Dentists regularly see patients over long periods and can notice changes in medications, behavior, and overall health that other providers might miss. Medication reconciliation must occur at every ...

A dentist in Illinois accused of continuing to practice dentistry after his license had been revoked was sentenced to 18 months of court supervision, according to a story published on September 15 on ...

Last month I gave you the Lemon Test: two questions that eliminate at least 80% of the practice listings you’ll ever see. Do you actually want to live there, and how much did the practice collect last ...

Lalla, intrigued by the findings, investigated past research and indeed found prior studies reporting lower salivary flow in women in other populations and age groups, supporting that women have a ...

As a general dentist, I’ve noticed that thyroid medications come up again and again in my patients’ health histories. And with them come questions we’ve all asked at some point: Is it safe to use ...

Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian, PhD, MPH, has been named dean of the Marquette University School of Dentistry effective August 14. Kalenderian, a professor in the oral and maxillofacial surgery department at ...

Ormco Corporation has introduced the Spark on-demand program. The program allows clinicians to order Spark aligners and Prezurv Plus retainers in any quantity without signing up for subscriptions.

Scenario No. 1: The missing tooth clause A patient comes in needing a dental bridge. The treatment goes smoothly and you file the claim. However, when the explanation of benefits comes back, the ...

A dentist in California accused of fraudulently billing insurance companies and more pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay more than $235,000, according to a press release dated June 3 from the ...

The ADA voiced its opposition to a new fee that Delta Dental of California is charging dentists who choose to receive insurance reimbursements by paper check. Delta Dental of California, which ...

Murnia Mouth Spray. Murnia Oral Care. Young Innovations and biotechnology company Umayana have partnered to launch Murnia mouth spray in the U.S., which is designed to combat persistent oral dryness.