Dental Business: Page 344

Alfa partners with BCBS of Ala. on insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Alfa Insurance is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBC) of Alabama to offer health and dental insurance.
October 7, 2013
Report on oral health finds many states failing U.S. seniors
By Rob Goszkowski
A new report by Oral Health America details the shortcomings of many U.S. states in providing oral healthcare options for older Americans. Seventeen states received a "poor" rating by the report, an ominous sign for the baby boomer generation.
October 7, 2013
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Internal audit provides inexpensive financial assurance
By Thomas Climo, PhD
When looking at the year-end service a certified public accountant provides to a dental client regarding financial statements, the dentist must choose between one of three kinds of accounting reviews, each a little more complex and authoritative as we move up the assurance or opinion chain, according to consultant Thomas Climo, PhD.
October 7, 2013
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When a dentist becomes the defendant
By Megan Guthman
In a profession fueled by referrals and word-of-mouth marketing, public perception is key. A malpractice suit can tarnish a dentist's reputation and also be a financial burden. The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) offers advice on how dentists can avoid the courtroom.
October 6, 2013
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Dos and don'ts for increasing cosmetic production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Even in this economy, patients will still say "yes" to cosmetic and elective treatment. In fact, as more people change careers and go on job interviews, there could be an uptick in demand for whitening and other cosmetic services. The question is -- will your case presentation persuade them to say "yes" to treatment? It will if you do certain things right.
October 6, 2013
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Midlevel provider face-off enters mediation in Kan.
By Donna Domino
The Kansas Dental Association and the Kansas Dental Project have entered formal mediation in their debate over the licensing of midlevel dental providers, with the goal of finding compromise legislation that would allow advanced hygienists to perform some procedures in the state.
October 3, 2013
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Report detects dental marketing disconnect
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists and office managers often have very different perspectives on what constitutes a successful marketing campaign, according to a new report from 1-800-DENTIST.
October 3, 2013
ADA offers app with 2014 dental procedure codes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is offering the newest Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT codes) with the CDT Code Check mobile app.
October 3, 2013
MetLife updates dental plans for ACA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Insurance provider MetLife is updating its dental plans to comply with the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
October 3, 2013
Mich. extends dental care to more Medicaid kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan has added more than 64,000 children to the state's Healthy Kids Dental program, bringing the total number of children enrolled in the program to half a million across 78 counties. Children living in Ingham, Ottawa, and Washtenaw counties now have access to dental care.
October 2, 2013
UNE opens dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of New England (UNE) in Portland, ME, is celebrating the opening of the first dental school in northern New England.
October 2, 2013
Comfort Dental opens office in Neb.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Comfort Dental has expanded to Nebraska and opened a new office in Omaha. The office will provide general and cosmetic dental services.
October 2, 2013
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