Friday, February 25, 2011

Using Performance Measurement to Improve Oral Health and Patient Care

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This week, I have the pleasure of recognizing my colleague Dr. Rob Compton, who was recently appointed to the American Dental Association’s ...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Sweet Breath and Healthy Mouths for Valentine’s Day!

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A Valentine’s Day kiss is good for your health! A nice smooch will stimulate saliva production. That helps prevent tooth decay. As you get r...
Friday, January 28, 2011

Best Practice Management Consultant, 2011

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My colleague, Safety Net Solutions founder and DentaQuest Institute Executive Director Mark Doherty, DMD, MPH, CCHP was recognized as Best P...
Friday, January 21, 2011

The Cost of Treating a Preventable Disease

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This is pretty interesting stuff. Dental expenditures in 2007 (latest available) equaled the cost of treating cardiovascular disease. It is ...
Friday, January 14, 2011

Community Water Fluoridation Rules Change

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Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the first chan...
Friday, January 7, 2011

How to Prevent the Gift of Cavities

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Caregivers need to watch their mouths around children. I’m not talking about what they say—I’m talking about what they spread (cavities). Mo...
Tuesday, December 14, 2010

A Resolution to Smile About

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The many family gatherings and holiday parties are not only trying times for your waistline, but can also be quite tough on your teeth. Bil...