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Ocean Dental to pay $5.05M in Medicaid fraud settlement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oklahoma-based Ocean Dental has agreed to pay $5.05 million to settle Medicaid fraud claims, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Oklahoma and the state's attorney general.
November 3, 2014
Understanding practice valuation -- It's not just return on investment
By Mike Bark, CPA, CVA, MST, and Rob Joyce, MS
In this Second Opinion, certified public accountant and valuation analyst Mike Bark makes the case that dental brokers take many factors into consideration when coming to a valuation of a practice, including demographics, location, equipment, and more.
October 30, 2014
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UNC dental school student wins Colgate Research Award
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry student, Lauren Katz, has been named a recipient of the 2014 Colgate Research Awards, presented through the American Association of Women Dentists.
October 27, 2014
NJ bill would prohibit insurers from fee capping
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Late last week, New Jersey's General Assembly took the latest step in a years-old dispute between insurers and the state dental association when it approved bill A-3411.
October 26, 2014
ADA offers new online practice management courses
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA's Center for Professional Success is offering a new online Executive Program in Dental Practice Management, consisting of six 10-hour courses in which dentists can learn about financial management, enhancing marketing strategies, practicing amid increased regulation, and other topics.
October 23, 2014
ADEA president urges action, education on fluoride benefits
By Richard Valachovic, DMD, MPH
In this column, American Dental Education Association (ADEA) President and CEO Dr. Richard Valachovic cites the scientific evidence behind the use of fluoride in community water and urges dental professionals in all communities to take the lead on this issue.
October 22, 2014
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U.K. seizes huge haul of counterfeit dental equipment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 12,000 pieces of counterfeit dental equipment have been seized in the U.K. in the past six months, and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is warning dentists about the danger of buying and using counterfeit and unapproved dental equipment.
October 19, 2014
FTC, Texas business groups oppose new DSO rules
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Texas business groups are urging the rejection of new rules by the state dental board regarding dental service organizations (DSOs), saying they would restrict dentists' ability to contract with DSOs.
October 16, 2014
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FDA approves expanded indications for Lymphoseek
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded indications for Navidea Biopharmaceuticals' Lymphoseek radiopharmaceutical agent.
October 15, 2014
FTC staff urges rejection of Texas codes that may restrict dental, business competition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Last week, three Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff members responded to an invitation for public comments on two rules proposed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
October 12, 2014
Do brokers prefer lower prices than owners? A research question
By Thomas Climo, PhD
In a new column separate from his latest series, consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, revisits the question of how do dental practice owners get the best price for their practice when they are considering selling. Looking at recent economic research, he urges dental practice owners to consider their options to get the best price.
October 9, 2014
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Bluefield College drops plans for dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bluefield College in Virginia announced this week that the school has "ceased operations" for its dental school and ended a partnership with Tazewell County to develop the project.
October 9, 2014
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