Barriers to dental care are not created equally. Even when they spring from socioeconomic conditions, like low income and poverty, the particular array of challenges can be as diverse as the people. Still, the challenges often mean parents, children and other family members must deal with those challenges instead of having needed time in a dental chair. But… Read More »
Is it ethical to date a patient? What are the ethical implications of using social coupons to expand my patient base? What should I do when I suspect a patient may be abusing prescription drugs? Are you caught between a rock and a hard place? “There are always things that come up that make us do a… Read More »
How often are you diagnosing patients with dental erosion? The latest ADA Clinical Evaluators (ACE) Panel report examines the prevalence of these diagnoses caused by extrinsic acids from diet and caused by intrinsic acids from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bulimia or alcoholism. Learn what differentiates these types of erosion and how to recognize them. The reports main findings… Read More »
Dr. Britany Matin’s maternity leave was a little unorthodox. While most new moms take at least six weeks off after having a baby, Dr. Matin was back to work two weeks after giving birth. It was admittedly quick, but the 32-year-old periodontist didn’t feel she had a choice. Dr. Matin opened her Auburn practice from scratch in 2015… Read More »
The ADA on Oct. 22 launched Tooth Talk, a new podcast series designed to keep dentists and dental professionals informed on all the latest news in Washington. Presented by the American Dental Political Action Committee, the biweekly podcast will feature interviews with ADA staff and other experts on topics ranging from important dental-related legislation to organized dentistry’s role… Read More »
The Dental Quality Alliance is pleased to offer the following Webinar: Quality Measurement – Dental Practice Perspective on Dec. 5 from 12-1 p.m. CST. Presented by: Marie Schweinebraten, DMD Periodontist Chair, DQA Education Committee and Christopher Bulnes, DMD General Dentist Chair, ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs Participants will learn how to: • Recognize the importance of quality… Read More »