Clinical Leadership

Here are three clinical leadership headlines Becker's has reported on since Jan. 12:

The American Dental Association recently released new guidelines to manage short-term dental pain in adolescent and adult dental patients. 

The American Dental Association recently updated its recommendations for radiography safety. 

The reimplementation of mask mandates in healthcare settings could affect dental practices.

Here are four clinical leadership updates Becker's has reported on since Nov. 3: 

The American Dental Association recently released new guidance for capturing and exchanging digital radiographs.

The American Association of Orthodontists is offering guidance to SmileDirectClub patients after the teledentistry company announced it had shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

During a featured session at Becker's The Future of Dentistry Roundtable, Mike Webb, a consultant with Legally Mine, discussed the importance of asset protection and tax savings for entrepreneurial ASC leaders. 

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force finalized its recommendations on preventive interventions in non-dental primary care settings in people without symptoms. 

The COVID-19 pandemic slowed efforts to reduce the use of opioids in dentistry, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan.