I occasionally hear stories about dentists being being cited by licensing boards for having expired emergency drugs – mostly for office based anesthesia. While I understand that having all of the necessary emergency equipment available – including unexpired drugs – I often wonder about the extent of the problem. You rarely hear about it as […]
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A little over 4 months ago I posted a blog article to the effect that Congress had authorized artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning health practitioners who could even prescribe drugs! I have often wondered how AI might find applications in Dentistry and how regulatory agencies – given the federal authorization – might receive it.
In our debut podcast, Mysty Blagg Esq of Poyner Spruill, Sean Kurdys of Old Well Consulting, and Chris Roberts DDS of North Wilkesboro, NC join Dr David Lambert to discuss topics of current interest: We continue to monitor the progress of SB599. While it’s sponsors tout the objective of making the NC Dental Board less
Dentistry Unplugged: The Drill Down 25:1 (05/08/2025) Read More »
A recent analysis by the American College of Cardiology reveals that regular cannabis use is linked to an increased risk of heart problems. A retrospective study found that cannabis users under 50 had a sixfold higher chance of heart attack, while a meta-analysis of 12 studies showed a 50% increased risk of heart failure among
Mike Benz is one of my favorite follows on X as it relates to our administrative state and the persistent government. A former state department official under Trump’s first term, he has an exhaustive knowledge of statecraft and “The Blob” – the coordinated movements of the State Department, the Defense Department, and the CIA. However
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Here’s a good one…US Congress has issued guidance that AI and machine learning agents can qualify as a practioner who can prescribe drugs…states practice acts notwithstanding… 🤦🤷♂️🤦
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Organized dentistry continues to promote the idea of “wellness” so much so the American Dental Association has partnered – along with it’s state components – with the Mayo Clinic to make available to members it’s “Well Being Index” mental health awareness self assessment tool. The elective assessment is offered freely – and ostensibly “anonymously” –
Hard Pass: ADA – Mayo Clinic’s “Well-Being Index” Assessment Tools Is A “No Go” Read More »
For our 3rd installment on moral injury, Dr Jenny Byrne MD PhD describes an encounter with a female medical student who weighed her vocational path against perceived work-life balances. The concept of “leaning out,” where individuals reduce professional engagement to balance personal priorities, is increasingly observed in healthcare worldwide. This trend aligns with millennial values
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For the next in our series of literary installments on moral injury, Jenny Byrne MD PhD highlights it’s ever expanding nature in healthcare, which is driving many providers to retire early, often in their 50s. Providers face mounting student debt, lower-than-expected salaries, and systemic issues that strip them of autonomy, respect, and pride in their
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For as much as we in dentistry are told “burnout” is THE underlying mental health problem within our ranks – is it possible that’s really an oversimplification? Our medical colleagues have developed a deeper understanding into the drivers of dissatisfaction in the healthcare industry – is it really burnout or is it moral injury? In
Is It Really Burnout? Read More »
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