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Dental Education: Page 126
Ask Marty: What is the best way to ask patients for referrals?
By
Dr. Marty Jablow
A:
In most cases I am uncomfortable directly asking for referrals. I am, however, totally comfortable with my staff promoting the practice of referrals to our patients. We have used various techniques over the years.
February 24, 2013
Smiles abound at Chicago Midwinter Meeting
By
Kathy Kincade
The 2013 Chicago Midwinter Meeting once again provided a launching pad for several new and innovative products. More than 30,000 dental professionals attended this year's meeting, and the general consensus was that it was one of the best in recent years.
February 24, 2013
Dos and don'ts for patient marketing: Bring on an internal marketing coordinator
By
Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentists should spend 98% of their time providing patient care. That means they don't have the time to effectively market their practice. That's why Levin Group recommends offices use an internal marketing coordinator -- a part-time employee who handles the majority of the practice's marketing.
February 24, 2013
NH reconsiders dental therapist legislation
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New Hampshire is making another effort to establish a legally defined role for dental therapists, according to a report by New Hampshire Public Radio.
February 21, 2013
HHS releases final rule regarding essential health benefits
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the final rule on standards related to essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation.
February 21, 2013
UF dental college dean announces plan to leave
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dean of the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry is leaving the school in June to work for Dentsply as a vice president and chief clinical officer.
February 20, 2013
CDS report: Chicago area dental safety net shrinking
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Chicago area has lost more than a quarter of its low-cost dental clinics in recent years, reflecting an alarming decline in the region's system of oral health for the financially distressed, according to a new report released by the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) at its Midwinter Meeting.
February 20, 2013
Henry Schein launches cloud-based Dentrix Ascend
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has introduced the beta version of Dentrix Ascend, its first cloud-based practice management system for single and multisite dental practices.
February 20, 2013
Kool Smiles partnership offers kids oral health education
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kool Smiles has partnered with the Institute for America's Health (IAH), a nonprofit youth health education organization, to launch a dental education program in recognition of Children's Dental Health Month. The program is designed for children in grades K-5 and includes free lesson plans and toothbrushes to teach students about good oral health.
February 20, 2013
Temple Univ. launches children's oral health initiative
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry has launched Project Engage, a $1.75 million initiative designed to improve children's access to oral healthcare.
February 19, 2013
EHR Countdown: What's the meaning of meaningful use?
By
Michael Uretz
Starting in 2014, are federal agents really going to raid you in the middle of the night and shut your practice down if you haven't implemented an electronic health record (EHR) system? Health IT expert Mike Uretz reveals the truth about the federal EHR mandate as it pertains to dental practices.
February 19, 2013
Textbook series a guide to success for hygienists
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Christine Hovliaras, RDH, MBA, CDE, a hygiene professional, has released a series of textbooks intended to educate dental hygiene students and dental hygiene professionals about career opportunities in the industry.
February 18, 2013
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