Dental Business: Page 360

Texas dental practice sues state over Medicaid program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Harlingen Family Dentistry has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Office of Inspector General, challenging their authority to withhold Medicaid payment over program violations.
July 21, 2013
Dos and don'ts for community marketing: Do well by doing good
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
To raise your profile and establish a good reputation in your market, create an annual high-visibility event that benefits the community in some way. In contrast with advertising, this form of marketing sends a message of giving and commitment that reflects well on the practice.
July 21, 2013
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Partners adds payment features to Curve Dental software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bluefin Payment Systems and Curve Dental have joined forces to create an integrated, all-in-one payment system within the Curve Dental software interface.
July 18, 2013
DentaQuest supports Va. Mission of Mercy event
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Seven volunteers from DentaQuest will participate in the Virginia Dental Association Foundation's (VDAF) Wise Mission of Mercy event, a free dental care clinic for adults and children.
July 18, 2013
Mich. dentist to make Uganda his new home
By Donna Domino
For Ryan Shinska, DDS, moving to Uganda to provide dental care for the poor is a matter of putting his Christian faith into action. The young dentist will work in a clinic in Jinja, where most of the residents have never seen a toothbrush, never mind a dentist.
July 18, 2013
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DentSim Lab seeks dental students for research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentSim Lab in New York City is looking for incoming dental students to be part of research study projects on how predental and dental students learn dental skills with simulation technology.
July 17, 2013
Delta Dental of Minn. Foundation funds oral health coalition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has awarded $300,000 to the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition to support the group's infrastructure and activities during the next three years.
July 17, 2013
Univ. of Leeds appoints new dental dean
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Leeds in the U.K. has named Helen Whelton, BDS, PhD, MDPH, as dean of the school's Dental Institute.
July 17, 2013
FDA OKs new test for sterilization devices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for a quicker method for checking whether steam sterilizers are functioning properly.
July 17, 2013
Washington, DC, dental clinic cited by OSHA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a Washington, DC, dental clinic $61,600 for 26 alleged serious violations.
July 17, 2013
How to price DPM services in a noncorporate state
By Thomas Climo, PhD
There are many advantages for a dental practice in joining forces with a dental practice management (DPM) company, according to financial consultant Thomas Climo, PhD. But beware the various state and federal laws that can make forming such relationships tricky.
July 17, 2013
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Will Iowa court reconsider dental assistant case -- again?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The attorney for a dental assistant fired by employer for being "too attractive" has asked the Iowa Supreme Court to consider the case for a third time, according to an Associated Press article.
July 16, 2013
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