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ADEA, ADHA create guidelines for graduate hygiene degree
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) have collaborated to create core competencies for a graduate degree in dental hygiene.
July 17, 2011
U.S. economy limiting access to basic needs: study
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans' access to basic needs, ranging from food and shelter to clean water and healthcare, has not significantly improved since the height of the recession, according to a Gallup study released on Friday.
July 17, 2011
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Beyond Practice Management: Fear of change
By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD
Firing an employee is something we would all like to avoid. But sometimes it's the best thing for everyone involved. Here are some hiring and firing basics to apply to your practice, plus some tips for keeping things running smoothly in the process.
July 17, 2011
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Dos and don'ts for internal marketing: Ramp up patient referrals
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Effective internal marketing is essential for dental practices to bring in new patients. With the economy beginning to turn around, this is the time to update your marketing efforts.
July 17, 2011
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UF names chair of restorative sciences department
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Jean-François Roulet, DDS, has been appointed the first chair of the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry's new department of restorative dental sciences, effective October 7.
July 14, 2011
Kellogg Foundation applauds IOM access-to-care report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on access to care in the U.S. released this week is "an important step" in improving access to oral healthcare for vulnerable children and families, according to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
July 14, 2011
AAPD responds to IOM report on access to care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) agrees with many of the recommendations cited in the recent Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on access to oral healthcare in the U.S., according to an AAPD statement.
July 13, 2011
DentalEZ debuts Simplicity Hygiene Package
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalEZ is now offering the Simplicity Hygiene Package, which includes the Simplicity chair, light, and new delivery unit.
July 13, 2011
DentalEZ offers ergonomic dental stools
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalEZ has introduced a new line of ergonomic dental stools that offers seating for the entire dental team, including the dentist, hygienist, and dental assistant.
July 13, 2011
Access-to-care effort costs DC $10.2M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A contact dispute with D.C. Chartered Health Plan, the largest Medicaid contractor in Washington, DC, over "actuarially sound rates" for dental care has resulted in the city agreeing to pay a $10.2 million settlement, the Washington Post reported.
July 12, 2011
IOM calls on U.S. policymakers to fix access-to-care issues
By Kathy Kincade
The U.S. government needs to fund demonstration projects that cover essential oral health benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries, Medicaid reimbursement rates should be increased, and administrative practices need to be streamlined to make these services easier to use, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
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Higher Medicaid rates mean more dental care for U.S. kids
By Donna Domino
Children in states with higher Medicaid reimbursement rates received more dental care than those in states with lower payment rates between 2000 and 2008, according to a new study comparing 42 states and the District of Columbia in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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