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ADA spent $2M on 2012 political campaigns
By Donna Domino
The ADA spent a record $2 million in political contributions in 2012, a 60% increase from 2011. The ADA's political action committee, ADPAC, received $3.7 million from 2011 to 2012 and contributed $2.6 million to political candidates and committees.
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Dos and don'ts for patient financial management
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In the postrecession economy, practices cannot afford to be lax about getting paid for services rendered. The practice must establish a clear-cut payment policy and make sure that all patients are familiar with it.
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ADA names ADA Practice Institute chief
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has promoted David Preble, DDS, JD, to vice president of the newly created ADA Practice Institute.
August 8, 2013
PatientActivator updates Review Builder campaigns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PatientActivator, 1-800-DENTIST's patient communication and online marketing software, has updated its Review Builder campaigns to help dental practices increase their online presence.
August 8, 2013
CDHP offers training for insurance exchange navigators
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) is offering training to state stakeholders for navigators who can provide information to consumers about dental coverage that will be included in the state insurance exchanges set up under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
August 8, 2013
Calif. insurance exchange delays embedded dental plans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Covered California, California's health insurance exchange, voted today to delay soliciting bids for medical plans that include pediatric dental care until next year.
August 7, 2013
Israel to end water fluoridation in 2014
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Supreme Court of Israel ruled July 29 that new regulations require Israel to stop adding fluoride chemicals to public water supplies starting next year, reports the Fluoride Action Network (FAN).
August 7, 2013
Study: Dental students value diverse clinic experience
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental school clinical setting offers multiple opportunities for students to gain experience in interpersonal communication with a diverse patient population, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Education.
August 7, 2013
Texas sets new rules for dental board
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Texas legislators have approved new regulations that allow the State Board of Dental Examiners to add staff to investigate complaints against dentists more efficiently.
August 7, 2013
What would you do with 55% higher case acceptance?
By Tanya Brown, DMD
When it comes to cosmetic procedures, helping your patients attain a more attractive smile can also help build your practice. Here Dr. Tanya Brown shares her tips on how to talk with patients about cosmetic options without overwhelming them -- and increase case acceptance in the process.
August 7, 2013
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Delta Dental reaching out more to consumers
By Donna Domino
As dental insurers evolve amid a changing marketplace and get ready to participate in the insurance exchanges required by the Affordable Care Act, the Delta Dental Plans Association is taking a more consumer-centric marketing approach, in addition to its traditional B2B customers.
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ADA seeks 750 volunteers for MOM event
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Volunteers are encouraged to register for the American Dental Association (ADA) Mission of Mercy (MOM) charity dental clinic scheduled to take place November 3 in New Orleans during the ADA's 2013 annual meeting.
August 6, 2013
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