Both customers and workers were surprised when a dental assistant began yelling at the drive-through clerk at a McDonald’s in Fresno, California. The dental assistant was displeased with her order, and, according to customers, was…

Ready ... set ... ­celebrate! September is Office Manager Appreciation Month (OMAM) and you are invited to join CareCredit, in partnership with the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) and other dental leaders, in…

Researchers at the University of Louisville in Kentucky have secured an $11.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for a 5-year study on microorganisms present throughout the body, including the oral cavity. Their findings…

Communication is key to ensuring the efficiency of your dental team and the success of your patient interactions.

The South Dakota Department of Health has expanded its Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) to encompass dental hygienists as qualified participants. RHFRAP offers a $10,000 incentive to eligible healthcare…

Improve your office efficiency with these strategies.

A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Dental Association Science & Research Institute (ADASRI), University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of…

A proposed bill, Senate Bill 895, aims to ease the licensing process for out-of-state dentists and dental hygienists seeking to practice in Pennsylvania. This bill seeks to grant the governor’s office the authority to join the Dentist and…

While going to the dentist is rarely on a child’s list of favorite things, a new grant from the National Institutes of Health aims to help oral health professionals provide the best experience possible for their littlest patients. The…

There are many things you need to consider when running a dental practice, including effective scheduling and how to keep your team working together smoothly.  In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets…