Dr. Margaret Scarlett

Insurance
Second Opinion: Data needed now for dental Medicare plan
Political lobbying around Medicare dental benefits misses one key point: Seniors need dental benefits now. In this Second Opinion piece, Dr. Margaret Scarlett writes why data collection is essential to creating an immediate program that works for Medicare beneficiaries and small business dentists.
October 20, 2021
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Patient Communication
Clearing up the WHO chaos with clear patient communication
In the wake of the recent statement from the World Health Organization (WHO), there are three critical messages dental practices need to convey to their patients, writes Dr. Margaret Scarlett. She discusses those messages, as well as why it's so important to alleviate fears while practicing safe dentistry in the time of COVID-19.
September 7, 2020
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Dental Practice
Tips for wading through the chaos about the safety of dental care
Dr. Margaret Scarlett writes that patients were confused by the limitation of dental care to emergencies in March and April and the reopening in May and June. Then, in mid-August, a statement from the World Health Organization again urged deferral of routine dental care. How do we allay the fears of nervous dental team members and patients? She offers some advice and ideas.
August 31, 2020
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Dental Practice
Tips for preparing for the 'new normal' in dentistry
Dr. Margaret Scarlett has a simple message: Reopening your practice doesn't mean you'll be practicing dentistry the same way you were at the start of the year. She offers some advice and thoughts on what needs to change within the practice when patients begin to come back.
April 30, 2020
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Dental Practice
When can I reopen my practice safely? Rely on data, not dates
Like so many of you, Dr. Margaret Scarlett is ready to start seeing nonemergency patients again. When might that happen? Dr. Scarlett gives you her ideas on why some key indicators will play a bigger role in that decision than anything else.
April 15, 2020
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One Dentrix feature that way too many dental practices aren't using
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Learn why the Perfect Day Scheduling feature is important for every dental practice, and get a sneak peek into an on-demand continuing education webinar from Dentrix National Trainer of the Year Dayna Johnson.
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DSO Deep Dive: Deepening the understanding of the dentist's transition process
By Kevin Henry
After her recent article on aligning with the right dental service organization (DSO), author Kim McCleskey returns for a podcast to discuss equity rolling and matching transition goals with the ideal partner.
May 1, 2024
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Ex-dental college employee indicted for stealing $300K
By Melissa Busch
A former coordinator at a dental college was indicted for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from her employer for close to 10 years to bankroll an opulent lifestyle.
May 1, 2024
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SDF may help prevent dental erosion
By Ava Barros
Topically applying 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may better prevent erosion in enamel and dentin than stannous chloride-containing fluoride. The in vitro study was published on April 24 in the Journal of Dentistry.
May 1, 2024
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Better cash flow for your dental practice with concise narratives and clinical notes
By Estela Vargas
Those who routinely file dental/medical insurance claims know the importance of including a straightforward, concise narrative to increase the chances getting submitted claims paid. Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers some tips that can help your practice.
May 1, 2024
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Study reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority children
By Ava Barros
Children of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in AJPM Focus.
April 30, 2024
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Obsessed patient arrested for stalking dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A patient believed to be obsessed with his former dental practice and one of its employees was arrested for stalking.
April 30, 2024
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2 sentenced for smuggled dental molds, diamond grill
By Melissa Busch
Two men were sentenced to prison for their roles in scheme to smuggle a bejeweled grill into a state prison.
April 30, 2024
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DSO M&A: Planning and timelines for a dental practice sale
By Beth Gaddis
Plenty are eyeing the dental market to gauge when might be the best time to sell, since many strategic buyers postponed transactions in early 2024 because of high interest rates and the rising cost of capital, writes Beth Gaddis.
April 30, 2024
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5 ways dental-medical collaboration can improve oral cancer statistics
By Michael Ventriello
By implementing five collaborative strategies, dentists and physicians can shift the oral cancer paradigm to significantly reduce oral cancer mortality rates and improve overall patient outcomes, writes Michael Ventriello.
April 30, 2024
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Unlicensed dentist arrested again
By Melissa Busch
For the second time since the start of 2024, a woman was arrested for practicing without a dental license.
April 29, 2024
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Hip replacement patients may need to delay invasive dental care
By Melissa Busch
It may be advisable to delay invasive dental procedures in total hip arthroplasty patients, according to a new study.
April 29, 2024
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