Of the nearly 3,500 professional liability claims The Dentists Insurance Company addressed between 2012 and 2017, many could have been avoided … Of the nearly 3,500 professional liability claims The Dentists…
A local news article about an injured Iraq War veteran brought me to a deeper understanding of the struggle for access to dental care in my community. I opened my…
When you’re unhappy with your smile, it’s hard to feel confident. Taking photographs, talking to others, and meeting new people can all feel like a challenge if you don’t want…
About 175 years ago, a dentist in Hartford, Connecticut, extracted one of his own third molars to test the analgesic properties of nitrous oxide. About 175 years ago, a dentist…
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children in the United States—in fact the CDC states that dental disease is four times more common than asthma among adolescents…
Digital Smile Design allows dentists to use the latest advancements in technology to achieve excellence, improve accuracy, and boost communication. Patients also become active participants in their dental treatment plans,…
UnitedHealthcare (UHC), an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States, recently claimed some early success in its policy to limit first-time opioid prescriptions…
Multi-location groups comprise the fastest-growing segment in dental—by some estimates, they will represent 40% of the market within 5 years, changing the face of what is still a very fragmented…
Last week, proposed legislation aimed at broadening access to dental care in the U.S. officially became law. The Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 (Public Law No 115-302) was…
California’s 2018 wildfire season continues to take its toll as officials search for missing residents in the aftermath of the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California’s history. The Camp…