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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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a $1.4 million, 4-year grant to researchers at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) to identify the…
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The use of digital impressioning and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing may help improve treatment outcomes. See how well versed you are in these types of digital technology.
Up Your Knowledge on Dental Loupes
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Test Your Knowledge on Oral Health Literacy
Assessing and addressing low oral health literacy can help improve patient adherence to recommendations and outcomes. How much do you know about oral health literacy?
Milk Teeth Provide Insight to Modern Health
Researchers from the University of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, report evidence from the milk teeth of ancient Anglo-Saxon children provided a more reliable indicator of the effects of diet and health than bone.
Up Your Infection Control Skills
In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care. This summary is an important part of the infection control protocol.…
How Much Do You Know About Air Polishing?
Air polishing is a valuable addition to the hand and ultrasonic instrumentation armamentarium during periodontal therapy. Take this quiz to see how well you know this innovative technique.
Test Your Knowledge About the Role of Occlusion in Periodontal Diseases
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Stem Cells from Baby Teeth Help Regrow Dental Tissue
Results from a clinical trial, jointly led by the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and the Fourth Military Medicine University in Xi'an, China, highlight the potential of dental stem cells extracted from baby teeth to regrow…
AAP Study Suggests Flossing Before Brushing
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