How employment contracts really work in dentistry
How do employment contracts work? Two legal leaders with the ADA talk about the ins and outs of employment law on a new podcast. We also look at the buzz around Ozempic teeth and what it will take to leverage AI while maintaining trust.
Plus, take a look at one user's review of a toothbrush that comes with AI-powered coaching.
More talk of Ozempic teeth. Semaglutide, one of the main ingredients in Ozempic, can cause dry mouth and lead to a host of dental issues. The Hill spotlights the oral issues collectively known as "Ozempic teeth."
Dentistry and sustainability. Henry Daniell, PhD., teaches at Penn's School of Dental Medicine and advises his students always to find a way to connect with the environment. His research focuses on plant-based therapeutics and oral delivery systems.
A $22 million lawsuit. An Oregon dental practice is facing a $22 million lawsuit that alleges a preschooler suffered severe brain damage while under sedation.
No more amalgam? Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, the State Surgeon General of Florida, is encouraging dentists and patients to consider alternatives to amalgam fillings.
Syrian dentists and "rooms of bones." A group of Syrian dentists is working to identify people tortured and killed by the Assad regime. The painstaking work of these forensic odontologists involves examining bones from mass graves.
Building trust in the age of AI in dentistry
AI can save dentists significant amounts of time and support clinical workflows, but trust is a big consideration. Dentists need to be able to trust the AI tools they use, and they need to be able to maintain trust with their patients. In a Dental Economics article, Nate MacLeitch, CEO and founder of QuickBlox, wrote about how dentists can leverage AI without ceding control of clinical judgment and losing the human connection.
Why it matters: As AI adoption in dentistry increases, dentists have to think about how this technology can support but not replace their clinical decision-making. (Dental Economics)
Assessing the toll of federal research funding cuts
UCLA is one of the academic institutions to experience the suspension of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants. Endodontist Spyridon Hasiakos, DDS, is among those with a suspended NIH grant. His research focuses on the relationship between oral inflammation and systemic diseases. He told LAist that he fears for the future of academia.
Why it matters: The ongoing turmoil researchers face could discourage new students and slow or even halt advancements in oral health research and many other fields. (LAist)
A dentist's guide to navigating employment law
Dentists who are also business owners need a solid understanding of employment law. In an episode of "ADA Dental Sound Bite," Christy Picker-Rothchild, ADA general counsel, and Michael Kim, ADA associate general counsel, talk about employment contracts, due diligence disputes and legal employment issues like harassment and discrimination.
Why it matters: Practice owners have a lot of legal issues to consider when hiring and managing employees. Understanding those issues and knowing when to ask for help can protect dental practices. (ADA)
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