dentists

Before You Offer a Bonus, Consider Your Plan

At the beginning of each year, bonuses are a popular topic in the dental...

Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic

There is a serious hidden epidemic that the public health community is just discovering....

42% of Americans Want to See Their Dentists More Often

Americans still aren’t seeing their dentist as much as they would like. For a...

Lung Disease Rates Spike Among Dental Professionals

Dental professionals may face a greater risk of developing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a...

Oral Emergencies Burden Pharmacies

When patients don’t have access to a dentist for an oral issue, they turn...

DDU Offers Advice on Dealing with Inappropriate Patient Advances

Dental professionals often develop healthy, positive relationships with their patients. But what happens when...

The Pros and Cons of Professional Courtesy

Let’s talk about professional courtesies, such as discounts, specials, coupons, and sales. Extending a...

Dentist Files Claim Against MetLife Over Contractor Classifications

The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) wrongly classified at least 100 dentists and potentially...

Minnesota Has the Best Dental Health; Mississippi Has the Worst

Even as more people recognize the importance that oral healthcare plays in overall health,...

Dentists Take More X-Rays Based on How They’re Paid

Dentists increase the number of X-rays that they take when they are paid for...