Dental Education: Page 186

Report examines impact of uninsured on U.S. healthcare market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
How and when individuals without health insurance enter the U.S. market for healthcare, and the services they use despite being uninsured, have emerged as a critical underlying issue in the debate over whether Congress has the constitutional power to establish a minimum coverage requirement for nearly all Americans, according to a new report.
February 6, 2012
U.S. bill aims to clear telehealth state licensing bottlenecks
By Erik L. Ridley
All physicians must be licensed in any state in which they practice, a requirement that can be time-consuming and costly for those wanting to practice telemedicine and teleradiology. But a bill expected to be introduced in Congress this year aims to make it easier to use medical licenses across state lines.
February 6, 2012
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Sesame partners with ActionRun on patient communication
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sesame Communications has entered into a joint sales and marketing partnership with ActionRun, a provider of clinical patient communication services.
February 6, 2012
Midlevel providers only part of the solution
By Lynn Stedman, RDH
The future of dentistry and dental hygiene must evolve to remain viable and free from government mandates. Midlevel providers are a step in the right direction, but so is a collaboration between dental and medical professionals to address the oral-systemic health link, according to the president of the Washington State Dental Hygienists' Association.
February 6, 2012
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Kettenbach makes online ordering easier
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kettenbach has launched a new website designed to enhance customers' ability to order products online.
February 5, 2012
Patients look for new ways to save on dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Most U.S. consumers (72%) are looking for ways to save money on their dental expenses, according to a new WellPoint survey.
February 5, 2012
A-dec releases new LED light
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A-dec will introduce a new light-emitting diode (LED) dental operatory light at the 2012 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting this month.
February 5, 2012
Carestream Dental wins Olympics contract
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream Dental has been selected to supply its R4 Practice Management Software and digital imaging technology for use during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
February 5, 2012
Dos and don'ts for practice production: Patient referrals
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Some dentists believe it is inappropriate to ask for patient referrals. In fact, this makes little sense. Truly satisfied patients will not think less of you for asking. If patients are happy with what you have done, they will often be more than happy to tell friends and family.
February 5, 2012
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AAPD goes mobile with pediatric dentistry handbook
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has released the fourth edition of the Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry.
February 2, 2012
NADP responds to HHS bulletin on health exchanges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is asking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure equitable treatment of Americans with dental policies both inside and outside the health exchanges that will be required starting in 2014 as part of the healthcare reform act.
February 2, 2012
ADEA releases guidelines for academic, industry interactions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is releasing the first guidelines for academic dental institutions in their professional interactions with the dental industry.
February 1, 2012
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