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Beyond Practice Management: Production down?
By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD
Any change, even for the better, is accompanied by drawbacks and discomfort. But when times are tough and production is down, here are some changes worth considering as you evaluate your practice in search of ways to improve the bottom line.
October 19, 2011
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FQHCs offer second home for retired dentists
By Donna Domino
Healthcare reform funding will double the number of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the U.S., according to a presentation last week at the ADA annual session. In addition to providing care for the underserved, FQHCs also supply valuable training for dental students and a "second home" for many retired dentists.
October 18, 2011
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Mydent offers free dental marketing report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mydent International has published a free online marketing report to provide dentists, hygienists, dental dealers, and other industry professionals various techniques aimed at improving their website presence and search engine rankings.
October 17, 2011
DentaQuest announces Oral Health Initiative 2014 awards
By Kathy Kincade
The DentaQuest Foundation is moving forward with efforts to spur a national movement to reverse oral health disparities in the U.S. by awarding 20 state organizations funding and resources through its Oral Health 2014 Initiative.
October 17, 2011
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More U.S. employers cutting dental benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Healthcare costs continue to rise, driving more employers to stop offering dental coverage -- resulting in only 57% of Americans covered by a dental plan, compared with more than 85% who have medical insurance, according to the latest Healthcare Transparency Index from Change Healthcare.
October 16, 2011
Dos and don'ts for updating your systems
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Updated systems are documented, step-by-step protocols that lower stress, enhance communication, and improve productivity, all of which ultimately lead to an increase in production. Just like other types of businesses, dental practices have to upgrade the services and systems that became stagnant in the recession.
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Dearborn National expands dental PPO in southwest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dearborn National Dental Network has added 890 dentists and 1,220 dental access points across Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, making Dearborn National's dental network the largest in Arizona and Utah.
October 13, 2011
Scottish schools to use $209K grant for oral health research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is to support the Universities of Glasgow and Dundee with 132,000 pounds ($209,000) to strengthen their collaboration on dental and oral health research.
October 13, 2011
InfoStar upgrades patient education software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
InfoStar Productions, developer of the SideKick chairside patient education program, introduced the SideKick MP customized multiplatform patient education program at the ADA meeting this week in Las Vegas.
October 13, 2011
Ore. expands affordable dentistry for underserved
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Neighborhood Health Center has opened a dental clinic in Oregon City, OR, to serve uninsured and insured patients.
October 13, 2011
Web-based services make sharing dental data safer
By Kathy Kincade
Two start-ups new to the dental field are leveraging their expertise in software development and cloud computing to create online tools for HIPAA-compliant data and image sharing that they say can improve the way dental practices handle consultations and referrals.
October 13, 2011
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Lesson learned
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
If you haven't installed antivirus software on your computer yet, do so immediately.
October 12, 2011
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