Dental funding expands while financing gets harder
Legislators are pushing for more oral health funding with the reintroduction of the Promoting Dental Health Act. Meanwhile, a change to the SBA loan program could make it harder for practices to get funding.
A late-night visit to the dentist was in order after an elbow to the mouth broke UCLA guard Skyy Clark's front tooth.
Dental insurance under scrutiny again. KFF News examines the high cost of dental care that many patients face, even when they have dental insurance.
A new SBA policy. A new policy could disqualify green card holders from participating in the US Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program, which could impact financing for health care practices in which any non-citizen owns a stake.
A new technique for healing in older patients. Partial cellular reprogramming could help improve healing in older patients' dental tissue, according to research being done at the Dental College of Georgia.
A Chicago Midwinter recap. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, shared her product highlights of the Chicago Midwinter Meeting with DrBicuspid.com.
Bad bubbles? A recent article in The New York Times looks at the potential downside of drinking popular seltzer beverages.
Promoting Dental Health Act would mean more funding
The reintroduced Promoting Dental Health Act would reauthorize federal funding through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Oral Health Program through 2031, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). The ADA commended Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) for reintroducing the legislation. The funding would support many public oral health initiatives.
Why it matters: Policy and funding that support public health monitoring and prevention are critical for improving oral health. (ADA)
The hottest smile trends
Dentists aren't the only ones with teeth on their minds most days. Oral health and envy-inducing smiles are in the spotlight. Elle takes a bite out of some of the most popular toothy trends that are making the rounds on TikTok and other socials. Influencers are posting instructions for their "mouth routines." The market for veneers is growing. More people are making the connection between oral health and overall health.
Why it matters: Keeping tabs on the latest oral health trends can help dentists have productive conversations with their patients about the risks and benefits of adopting social-media-inspired tips for a better smile. (Elle)
How to manage burnout in private practice dentistry
Burnout is a well-known risk in dentistry. But it doesn't have to be the default, Eric Chatterley, DDS, PBFP, writes for Dental Economics. Dr. Chatterly offers practical advice on how private practice dentists can find freedom from stress. Figure out what drains you the most. Lean into delegation. Try to focus more on progress than perfection.
Why it matters: Recognizing how to manage stress can help dentists find happiness and meaning in practice ownership. (Dental Economics)
- How Pitt is training future dentists to provide rural care
- UCLA dentistry program announces tuition increase
- Marquette School of Dentistry gets $2M gift
- Cheese snacks are a big cavity culprit
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