Dental Education: Page 214

Delta Dental awarded $7.3B Denti-Cal contract
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of California has been selected to administer a $7.3 billion, four-year Denti-Cal dental benefits contract.
August 31, 2011
Facebook pulls plug on angry dad's antidentist page
By Donna Domino
Facebook has shut down a page created by an angry parent upset at a California dentist who allegedly mistreated his son during a tooth extraction. But the parent is vowing to continue a campaign to close down the dentist's business, including creating a new Facebook page.
August 31, 2011
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United Concordia speeds online claims processing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
United Concordia now offers dentists electronic funds transfer and expedited online claims submission free of charge.
August 31, 2011
Univ. of Pittsburgh offers oral biology program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has established new doctoral and master's programs in oral biology that will be available in the fall of 2012.
August 30, 2011
Angry Facebook dad says dentist violated HIPAA laws
By Kathy Kincade
In an interview with DrBicuspid.com, the California parent who started a Facebook page last week detailing his son's negative experiences during a visit to a Bakersfield dentist says his goal now is to let the legal system decide what should happen next.
August 29, 2011
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CMS offers simplified enrollment form
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a simplified form for dentists and other healthcare providers to order Medicare-covered items or refer Medicare patients for covered services, according to a story in the ADA News.
August 28, 2011
Angry parent launches Facebook attack on Calif. dentist
By Donna Domino
A California pediatric dentist says he is being unfairly accused of mistreating a patient by an angry parent who created a Facebook page to attack him following an extraction of his young son's tooth. The dispute illustrates how quickly consumers can mobilize online and the growing impact of social media on individual reputations.
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Dos and don'ts for case presentation: Implement a comprehensive follow-up system
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Patients often need a second opportunity to say "yes" to scheduling an appointment or accepting treatment. Following up with patients shows the practice cares about their oral health and often results in increased case acceptance for recommended treatment.
August 28, 2011
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CDI dental assisting grads ace Canadian board exams
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Graduates of the dental assisting program at CDI College in Burnaby, British Columbia, have once again earned a 100% passing rate on Canada's National Dental Assisting Examination Board exam.
August 25, 2011
First Dental Health offers discount plan across U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
First Dental Health is now offering its New Dental Choice discount dental plan across the U.S.
August 25, 2011
Smile Brands opens 67th Calif. office
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smile Brands has opened a new Bright Now Dental office in Fresno, CA -- the company's 67th dental office in California.
August 25, 2011
Delta Dental awards grant to Lamprey Health Care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lamprey Health Care has received a $2,500 grant from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation to help fund its school-based dental program, a program that visits nine elementary schools in New Hampshire, to provide oral health education and dental services to children.
August 24, 2011
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