Clinical Leadership

Many treatments and surgeries for patients with temporomandibular joint disorders lack supporting evidence of effectiveness and may even make pain worse, according to a recent investigation by KFF Health News and CBS News.

The U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights may bring back an audit program that checks covered entities and business associates for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

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.