Dental Business: Page 379

Wafra, Thurston form Smiles Services DSO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Wafra Partners and the Thurston Group have joined to form the Smiles Services dental service organization (DSO).

October 10, 2013

Carestream launches cloud software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Carestream Dental has launched a cloud version of its CS WinOMS practice management software.

October 10, 2013

Dentistry at a Crossroads: Regaining your motivation

By William T. Brown, DDS

The fire is out. Most dentists face the problem of regaining interest in the profession after years of the same old procedures. How can you bring the passion back? Dr. Bill Brown of Dental Intelligence offers some advice in this installment of Dentistry at a Crossroads.

October 10, 2013

Small Smiles wins 1st case alleging mistreatment of kids

By Donna Domino

A jury has found that Small Smiles dentists did not perform unnecessary dental procedures on a young boy at one of the chain's clinics in New York. The judge found that corporate ownership of the clinics was illegal under state law, but the jury found no liability by the company or the dentists.

October 8, 2013

First Pacific updates practice management software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

First Pacific Corporation has released the latest version of its practice management software program with new and updated features.

October 8, 2013

Dentaltainer holds patient attention

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Highpoint Innovators has introduced Dentaltainer, a flexible, mobile entertainment device holder customized for dentist and orthodontist practices.

October 8, 2013

Report: Average dental costs rose 26% from 1996-2010

By Donna Domino

Average annual out-of-pocket costs for dental services in the U.S. rose 26% from 1996 to 2010, and more people, especially children, turned to federal programs for dental care, according to a new report. Fees varied widely across the country for many common procedures, the review found.

October 8, 2013

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

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

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

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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