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	Big news was released earlier in the week as the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners confirmed at their November meeting that dentists and dental hygienists in the state of Nevada who possess the necessary skills and training can now administer botulinum toxin (Botox/Xeomin) and dermal fillers. Nevada dental hygienists may only administer facial injectables to patients under the direct supervision of a Nevada licensed dentist who has the same skills and training to administer facial injectables.

	We asked Modern Hygienist editorial director Kara Vavrosky, RDH, for her thoughts.

	“There has been a lot of talk among the hygiene community around having our areas of practice being encroached upon,” Vavrosky said. “While this has been a concern for many, there is also some good news coming out of the state of Nevada allowing for expanded duties of dental hygienists. In a new advisory policy statement, the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners has confirmed that Nevada dentists and dental hygienists who possess the necessary skills and training are now permitted to administer Botox and dermal fillers. Like standard hygienist duties, hygienists must administer facial injectables under direct supervision of a licensed dentist who has the same skills and training to administer facial injectables.

	“While the vast majority of states currently allow dentists to perform Botox and other dermal procedures, Nevada is the first state to allow dental hygienists to perform these procedures. It is still unclear on what exactly the required training will be need for hygienists to administer Botox, but the 

American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)

 is currently working with the Nevada dental board to create a proficient training curriculum. We will keep you posted at Modern Hygienist as this all comes to light.”

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, AAFE’s president, believes this is a good thing for Nevada’s dental professionals and patients.

	“The bottom line is that Botox and dermal fillers are allowed within the scope of dental practice for use by Nevada general dentists and dental hygienists in the oral and maxillofacial areas for esthetic and therapeutic uses with appropriate training,”Malcmacher said. “Now Botox and dermal fillers in Nevada is just like any other area of dentistry and will be treated as such. Comprehensive training is essential for dentists and dental hygienists to be proficient in Botox and dermal filler procedures for esthetic and therapeutic facial pain uses, which is what we teach in our courses and relates to 99% of these procedures done in the oral and maxillofacial areas. The AAFE is working with the dental board to create the proficient training curriculum necessary for dental professionals to use facial injectables.”

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What does this mean for Nevada hygienists? Kara RDH is here to tell you.

Nevada becomes first state to allow dental hygienists to use facial injectables

	During this year’s Yankee Dental Congress in late January in Boston, Modern Dental Assistant will make history by providing the first-ever dental track specifically designed for dental assistants.

	Members of the Modern Dental Assistant Editorial Advisory Board will present during the meeting at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. They are …

	Kevin Henry, Modern Dental Assistant’s editorial director, will present “Battling and Beating the Demons of Dental Assisting.”

RELATED: Henry announces the launch of Modern Dental Assistant

	Heather Hennen, DAII, will present “Increasing Case Acceptance from Front Office to the Back.”

RELATED: Hennen interviews Dr. Bill Dickerson

	Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, MADAA, will team with Claudia Gauthier to present “Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Dental Assistant.”

RELATED: Hunter tells assistants what they need to know about nitrous oxide

	Angela Severance, RDA, CDD, will present “A Team Approach to the Integration of Digital Dentistry.”

RELATED: Check out our interview with Severance at the IDS meeting in Cologne, Germany

	You can learn more about these four classes and entry requirements 

	“We are so excited to be able to put together this history-making event at Yankee Dental Congress,” Henry said. “We’ve made a commitment to elevate the role of the dental assistant in today’s practice and we are thrilled that the stakeholders behind the Yankee Dental Congress recognize this as well. I promise that dental assistants will walk away from these classes energized and educated for the challenges that lie ahead.”

	Those challenges include a new series of continuing education requirements for assistants in the New England region. Learn more about the requirements 

	Those requirements are part of the discussion we recently had with 

, a dentist in Westborough, Mass. In our interview, she talks about the importance of well-educated and invigorated dental assistants. Check out our interview below…

In an era when CE courses designed specifically for assistants are often overlooked, Modern Dental Assistant and Yankee Dental Congress have teamed up to ensure that doesn't happen at the Boston meeting.

Introducing four classes designed for dental assistants at the 2016 Yankee Dental Congress

	Digital equals connection. As a dental professional, you don't work outside of a modern workflow.

	Neither do we. So we created Modern Dental Network.

	Modern Dental Network is designed with every member of the dental team in mind - the dentist, hygienist, assistant, office manager, and laboratory technician.

	UBM Medica isn't the first publisher to figure out the close alliances making dental care possible. But we're the only publisher to bring them into one network.

	Choose your destination based on need. Are you an office manager reading up strategies? Head to the Practice Management section. Interested in reviews? Check out the Products section. Channels and menu items are available at the bottom of each page, too. You can also find articles by topic more quickly than ever.

	Content that's both cutting-edge and data-driven

	We cover what's important to each dental team member. But we always want to know more - and the best source is you. Our new network allows us to monitor what content matters the most to the core of your profession. Have no doubt: if you and your peers like it, you'll be seeing more of it.

	More ways for you to explore, learn and share

	Article pages have been completely rebuilt. Links to previous and next articles now appear along the sides your browser window. Social share, comment, email, print and text resizing buttons float to the left of articles, following as you scroll. Tags, breadcrumbs and author information are clearly visible.

	Modern Dental Network has been a dream of ours for years. We're excited to use these new technologies and tools, because they're powering the best possible experience for you.

Digital equals connection. As a dental professional, you don't work outside of a modern workflow. Neither do we. So we created Modern Dental Network.

Welcome to Modern Dental Network

	While DPR featured an array of stories that were popular with readers this year, we compiled a list of the 10 most popular articles that really took off this year. An entertaining mix of product debuts, breaking news, industry statistics and a few really weird stories all made the list of the top 10 most-viewed articles on the website for 2015.

	From 1 to 50, the best and worst states to work in a dental practice

	For many of us, we're pretty partial to where we live and work. But is where you are right now a great place to work in a dental practice? Have you ever thought about that? We did, and we used a set of 10 "measuring sticks" to help us build our inaugural list of the best and worst states to work in for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental front-office team members.

	The latest hourly and annual salary numbers for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants

	We take an in-depth look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers for all 50 states and the District of Columbia to see what dentists, hygienists and assistants are making across the nation.

	5 famous Americans you didn't know were dentists

	America: Home to revolutionaries, heroes, Wild West gunslingers, Olympic legends and artistic geniuses. What do all these country-shaping patriots have in common? Many of them were also dentists. We rounded up a list of five famous Americans who, when not making headlines, dabbled in dentistry. Did you know these famous people were dentists?

	10 of the CRAZIEST impressions you've ever seen

	We asked our readers for stories of the craziest dental impressions they've ever seen. The results were some of the stranges, most confusing and just-plain-bad impressions ever.

	Let's talk about money: The 2014 dental fee survey, brought to you by Sikka Software and DPR

	A look at the last four years of fees for 20 of the most-used codes at over 12,000 dental practices across the country ... and what you need to know to plan for the future.

	The craziest dental crimes in each of the 50 states

	Sometimes, people make mistakes. Sometimes, people get caught and arrested for those mistakes. And sometimes, those people are dentists. We searched the country for the weirdest, most hilarious, unbelievable and absurd stories of dental and tooth-related crimes-and the results will make you cringe, laugh and leave you dumbfounded.

	The 9 craziest ways people have pulled teeth 

	Losing a tooth is a right of passage of sorts, and some parents are ensuring that it is a memorable one for their loose-toothed children. We gathered up the nine most creative, bizarre and downright insane ways that people have pulled teeth-and boy, are they impressive.

	DPR and DLP sent editors to the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany to check out the latest product launches and industry news. Here are 10 amazing products that blew our mind at this year's IDS.

	Announcing Dental Products Report's Top 25 Women in Dentistry for 2015

	Now in its sixth year of recognizing exceptional women in the dental industry Dental Products Report is thrilled to announce the Top 25 Women in Dentistry for 2015. The honorees come from across the dental industry, including dental professionals, industry leaders and practitioners. 

	Is your dental practice completely HIPAA compliant?

	While many practices have taken some of the steps necessary to become HIPAA compliant, such as having written policies and procedures, I have yet to find a dental practice that is even close to being totally compliant (not that 100 percent compliance is even possible). Is your practice as close to completely compliant as possible? Here are the five biggest mistakes that dentists make when it comes to HIPAA.

As the end of the year nears, we take a look back at the 10 most-viewed articles on the Dental Products Report website in 2015.

DPR's Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2015

	 The end of the year is rapidly approaching, so it's time to take a look back at 2015 and the top practice management stories that graced DentalProductsReport.com. 

While DPM featured an array of stories that were popular with readers this year, we compiled a list of the 10 most popular practice management articles that really took off this year. An entertaining mix of management tips, bizarre stories and insider secrets made the list of the top 10 most-viewed practice management articles on the website for 2015.

	Click through the following pages to see the most popular stories from 2015.

	The 10 worst ways dentists try to save money

	Benjamin Franklin famously opined, "A penny saved is a penny earned." And while that chestnut of wisdom is certainly trye as a guiding philosophy for success in life, it can be taken too literally. What may seem like smart cost-saving measures can take a more deleterious toll on the doctor's practice than doing it the right way in the first place.

	The 12 weirdest things a coworker has ever done inside a dental practice

	Let's face it and be honest here. We've all had that one job where that one person worked with us and we wondered what was wrong with that person. I mean, he or she might have been perfectly nice and treated us perfectly fine ... but there was just something different about him or her. Some people called it quirky. Some people called it odd. Some people called it just plain creepy.

	Owner dentists regularly ask about the different types of payment arrangements for RDHs commonly in place across the United States. More specifically, they want an opinion on the best option. What should dentists be taking into consideration?

	Your top 13 scariest dental horror stories

	There are things that happen in the dental practice that would make The Walking Dead seem like a walk in the park. There are stories that could be told that would make Frankenstein think that fire wasn't so bad. We asked dental team members to tell us the stories that still make them shake their head and cringe ... and plenty of them answered.

	Beware! 7 traps that are destroying your hygiene schedule

	To develop new habits that build value for the hygiene appointment, it is helpful to identify the traps that are devaluing these appointments. Some of these are seemingly obvious, but many times teams fall into at least one of these traps and don't realize the effect they have on the hygiene schedule.

	The 7 most annoying things about your dental practice's waiting room

	For 14 years, I have sat patiently in dental waiting rooms, cringing at the behavior of my peers (the other patients). Why don't they learn some manners?I know that you are thinking the same thing, but you can't really do or say anything. But I, as a dental patient, have the freedom to get honest about what is driving me batty. Let me give you a voice to identify what bothers you, the dental professoinal, through my words.

	HR Hot Topics: Tattoos and piercings in the dental practice

	Can you name 12 different types of popular ear piercings? Yes, you read that correctly, there are indeed 12 different ways to pierce an ear. Here's the bigger question: How many are acceptable under your appearance policy? 

	The top 5 things dental assistants do wrong ... and how to change that

	Through the years, I have found some common mistakes that dental assistants make. Additionally, I've learned that changing the way dental assistants do things (even just a little) will help you have low stress and a more enjoyable work environment.

The end of the year is rapidly approaching, so it's time to take a look back at 2015 and the top practice management stories that graced DentalProductsReport.com.

DPM's top 10 most-read articles of 2015

	The end of the year is rapidly approaching, so it's time to take a look back at 2015 and the top stories that graced Modern Hygienist. 

While MH featured an array of stories that were popular with readers in 2015, we compiled a list of the 5 most popular articles that really took off this year. An entertaining mix of product reviews, industry commentary and a few stories just for fun all made the list of the top 5 most-viewed articles on the website for 2015.

	15 tweets about dental hygienists you have to see

	Being a dental hygienist can sometimes be a thankless job. You're doing your best to improve your patients' oral health ... but they don't always see it that way. They see you as the person with the sharp pointy thing who makes their gums bleed. Sigh. It's a tough gig. 

	We went out and looked for some tweets posted by patients after visiting the dental office and seeing the hygienist. Some were funny and some made us shake our heads! Check out the top 15 tweets we found ... and see if the patients might be yours! 

	Exposing one of dentistry's dirty little secrets

	Warning: What you are about to read will not be candy coated to be politically correct or apologetic about exposing the truth about a dirty little secret that is so widely accepted in the dental profession that it has become an accepted and even comfortable inconvenient truth. The purpose of this article is to shed some light on a defective methodology so pervasive and unchallenged in dentistry that it is the gold standard ... and yet is not even common sense. It's time to raise the bar by raising awareness about this dirty little secret.

	The truth about alternating codes D4910 and D1110

	Since 1991, people have had questions about alternating codes D4910 and D110 for a follow-up of periodontal care. Even those who think they know the answers don't quite understand the why. It all comes down to dental-medical necessity. The challenge in understanding alternating coding is based on past thinking confusing current choices. Taking the time to understand coding leads to success.

	What 101 dental hygienists said ... about loupes

	As dental professionals, spending your day working in a small oral cavity plays a major role in ergonomics and how your body feels at the end of the day. The dental field offers three basic types of optical aids that will magnify your small workspace: Procedure scops, surgical operating microscopes and loupes.

	Currently, loupes are the most popular type of magnification used by dental professionals. Modern Hygienist wanted to see your thoughts on the topic of dental loupes and provide some insight from the loupe company most used by our surveyed readers. Here are the results of the survey.

	Dental hygienists are arguably an officious bunch. They love their rules; they trot them out like prize ponies, showing everyone that they know the score and were taught well. But U.S. dental hygienists have a secret. They are thugs, and they don't even know it.

	Whenever a new product advertisement comes out featuring a dental hygienist, the Internet groups are all abuzz commenting on the model's hair, mark placement, patient goggles, open or closed collar on the lab jacket, earrings, makeup, nails, infection control protocal breaks and who knows what else! They break their arms patting themselves on the back for noticing that the faucet still has knobs in the background of the picture. Chairside, they continue to change out the prophy code in patients who they are obviously treating for a periodontal condition. Who's it hurting? Everyone.

Modern Hygienist's top 5 most-read articles of 2015

The end of the year is rapidly approaching, so it's time to take a look back at 2015 and the top stories that graced Modern Hygienist.

This year was a great one for dental resources, including webinars, e-books, videos, how-to guides and more. With the end of the year approaching, we've compiled a list of the top five webinars of 2015.

From pediatric lasers to dental implant planning, this year Dental Products Report offered a range of webinars on a variety of topics. Whether you wanted to learn more about medical billing, 3D technology, products or office design, DPR had you covered.

Medical billing and its relationship with 3D scanning technology

In this webinar sponsored by i-CAT, Christine Taxin uses her medical billing experience to tell you how to use CT scans in different modalities and what medical billing codes should accompany those scans. Taxin's presentations and webinars on practice management are packed full of concepts and systems that can be applied immediately in your business. Her seminar address the doctor and the entire team with positive and fun solutions for a productive and successful practice in today's changing economy.

Modern dental office design: 6 questions to lead you to the practice of your dreams

With help from dental office design expert Dr. Mark Tholen, we won't tell you what type of office you should have. We will simply help you ask the right questions to discover the practice you WANT to have, then we will point you to the best resources for achieving your goal.

Dental implant planning with the power of 3D technology

Thinking about adding implants to the list of services you offer? Or do you want to get the most out of your dental implants? This webinar is for you. Hear from Dr. Ghaboussi on dental implant planning with the power of 3D technology and the benefits this brings to your dental practice.

How to incorporate pediatric lasers to your dental practice

In this free on-demand webinar, Dr. Linda Murzyn-Dantzer shows you everything you need to know about the positive effects of laser integration in the dental practice. We discuss how to identify common soft-tissue procedures in laser pediatric dentistry, explain how the YSGG wavelength can be used for hard-tissue cavity preps with a reduced need for local anesthesia and more.

Dr. John Flucke explains how DEXIS CariVu changed his practice for the better

In this webinar sponsored by DEXIS, Dr. John Flucke sat down with DPR’s own Kevin Henry, to explain how and why CariVu changed his dental practice for the better. Dr. John Flucke is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo., where he still practices four days per week. He also serves as technology editor for Dental Products Report magazine where he writes, edits and functions as team lead for the Clinical 360 technology team.

The Top 5 Webinars of 2015

	This year was a great one for dental resources, including videos, e-books, webinars, how-to guides and more. With the end of the year approaching, we've compiled a list of the top ten videos of 2015.

From emerging technology to practice management tips, this year Dental Products Report featured a range of videos on a variety of topics. Whether you wanted to learn more about product debuts, digital imaging, insurance write-offs or tooth extraction, DPR had you covered.

	Click through the following pages to see the top videos from 2015.

	Talking with 3Shape CTO Tais Clausen about the release of the new TRIOS 3

3, a significantly smaller, lighter and faster version of its award-winning intraoral scanner and digital impression solution, at IDS 2015. We sat down with 3Shape CTO Tais Clausen to hear about the new product. 

	9 things you REALLY need to know about digital imaging

	Dental imaging has its own terms and concepts that can be stumbling blocks for those considering a foray into the world of CAD/CAM. Once you understand the terminology, however, it isn’t that daunting.

	KaVo Kerr Group releases new products at IDS

	KaVo Kerr Group released more than 35 new products following a drum-and-light show at the 36

International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany. 

	24 practice management ideas to improve your dental practice ... in 90 seconds or less

	We sat down with some of the top dental consultants and asked, “What is the one thing you would change about today’s dental practice ... in 90 seconds or less?”

	The most important things to know when a new patient calls your dental practice

	There’s no question that the phone can be one of the best parts of your dental practice. It can also be one of the worst parts as well. 

	Making changing magnification easy with EyeZoom

	Orascoptic EyeZoom reportedly provides edge-to-edge clarity and high-definition resolution while giving practitioners the ability to adjust magnification.

	How to extract teeth as atraumatically as possible

	The burden of finding and utilizing effective methods of atraumatic exodontia falls upon the clinician as never before.

	What would Dayna do ... about the ethics of waiving copayments in the dental practice?

	Recently, Dayna Johnson sat down with Teresa Duncan, the insurance editor for Dental Products Report, to talk about a subject that seems to be coming up more and more: What to do about insurance write-offs.

	The debut of the KaVo Lythos digital impression system

	The new KaVo Lythos Digital Impression system is designed to replace traditional impressions and reportedly will therefore make dentistry become integrated.

The top 10 videos of 2015

This year was a great one for dental resources, including videos, e-books, webinars, how-to guides and more. With the end of the year approaching, we've compiled a list of the top ten videos of 2015.