mandag den 27. december 2010

White Teeth - Video: Another Update On The Healthcare Fraud Case Of Dentist Dr. Roy S. Shelburne



A video interview of Dr. Roy S. ShelburneWell, this is not exactly what Dr. Shelburne agreed to in writing (consent order) when he surrendered his dental license. He agreed to never contest the findings of fact. You can read the documents here.I will let the reader pass judgment on Dr. Shelburne but I cannot help but think this little exercise and the one here are nothing but jury pool spin. His son now owns his former dental practice and Dr. Shelburne senior faces a federal civil trial which might cost him all of the proceeds of such a sale/transfer – and the remainder of his assets.Also, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that Dr. Shelburne will apply to have his dental license reinstated.Of course, dentists must document their records but the egregious nature of the a...

onsdag den 22. december 2010

White Teeth - Diagnosis For Michael Douglas Highlights Oral Cancer Risk



NEW YORK CITY: After it became known recently that the Academy Award winning actor Michael Douglas has been diagnosed with oral cancer, dental professionals around the world seized on an opportunity to urge members of the public to pay more attention to key risk factors and early warning signs of the disease.



søndag den 12. december 2010

White Teeth - Artimplant: Artelon(r) Cosmetic Study Confirms Product Application - Publication Accepted By Clinical Implant Dentistry And Related Research



"The results of the study are very encouraging. Artimplant's operating focus is orthopedics and consequently we have decided not to expand our own sales in the dental area. We are therefore investigating other business alternatives for Artelon® Cosmetic...

tirsdag den 7. december 2010

White Teeth - Fewer Americans Have Dental Insurance



NEW YORK CITY, NY, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: The recession is showing its teeth to dental patients in the United States. Newest data released by the U.S. National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) and dental service corporation Delta Dental Plans Association show that almost 10 million Americans have dropped dental insurance last year. The decrease is the first decline on dental benefit enrollment since 1994.



torsdag den 2. december 2010

White Teeth - Ahrq News And Numbers: Dental Bills High In California



Dental bills in California averaged $813 per patient in 2007, roughly a quarter more than the national average of $643, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality...