In a Forbes article, Tony Lo Sasso, PhD, examines new research on private equity in dentistry showing that while acquisitions were not linked to higher insurer reimbursement rates, they were associated with shifts toward higher-revenue care that…
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Private Equity’s Dental Playbook
In a Forbes article, Tony Lo Sasso, PhD, examines new research on private equity in dentistry showing that while acquisitions were…
Battle of the Biofilm: Does Mouthrinse Make a Difference?
From chlorhexidine to essential oils, emerging evidence reveals which rinses truly disrupt biofilm and how to match them to patient…
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Kentucky’s state assembly is thinking of removing the state’s community water fluoridation requirement for communities with more…
New Bill Targets Dental Insurance Power Play
A sweeping House proposal could upend how dental plans operate by forcing self-funded insurers to follow state laws.
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A new study has found US dentists are more likely to prescribe opioids than their British counterparts. According to researchers, American dentists wrote 37 times as many opioid prescriptions as British dentists in 2016—1.4 million vs…
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Children who experience trauma early in life may be at greater risk for tooth loss later in life, according to a University of Michigan (U-M) study.
Join Dimensions’ Brand Ambassador Program!
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is exited to announce the launch of a new Brand Ambassador Program that positions clinicians, educators, and leaders in the profession to serve as the voice of Dimensions.
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The National Institutes of Health has selected 50 students for the 2019-2020 Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP).
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FDI Releases Resources on Sports Dentistry
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