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Mass. agency to oversee standalone dental plans

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Health Connector program in Massachusetts is set to make standalone dental plans available for kids and adults in 2014 as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Associated Press reported.

February 24, 2013

Legislators question HHS rule on kids' dental health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

U.S. Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin and Rep. Elijah Cummings are urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reconsider its final rule on the children's dental care provisions to be offered in health exchanges starting in 2014.

February 24, 2013

Ask Marty: What is the best way to ask patients for referrals?

By Dr. Marty Jablow

A: In most cases I am uncomfortable directly asking for referrals. I am, however, totally comfortable with my staff promoting the practice of referrals to our patients. We have used various techniques over the years.

February 24, 2013

Smiles abound at Chicago Midwinter Meeting

By Kathy Kincade

The 2013 Chicago Midwinter Meeting once again provided a launching pad for several new and innovative products. More than 30,000 dental professionals attended this year's meeting, and the general consensus was that it was one of the best in recent years.

February 24, 2013

Dos and don'ts for patient marketing: Bring on an internal marketing coordinator

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dentists should spend 98% of their time providing patient care. That means they don't have the time to effectively market their practice. That's why Levin Group recommends offices use an internal marketing coordinator -- a part-time employee who handles the majority of the practice's marketing.

February 24, 2013

NH reconsiders dental therapist legislation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New Hampshire is making another effort to establish a legally defined role for dental therapists, according to a report by New Hampshire Public Radio.

February 21, 2013

HHS releases final rule regarding essential health benefits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the final rule on standards related to essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation.

February 21, 2013

UF dental college dean announces plan to leave

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The dean of the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry is leaving the school in June to work for Dentsply as a vice president and chief clinical officer.

February 20, 2013

CDS report: Chicago area dental safety net shrinking

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Chicago area has lost more than a quarter of its low-cost dental clinics in recent years, reflecting an alarming decline in the region's system of oral health for the financially distressed, according to a new report released by the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) at its Midwinter Meeting.

February 20, 2013

Henry Schein launches cloud-based Dentrix Ascend

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has introduced the beta version of Dentrix Ascend, its first cloud-based practice management system for single and multisite dental practices.

February 20, 2013

Kool Smiles partnership offers kids oral health education

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kool Smiles has partnered with the Institute for America's Health (IAH), a nonprofit youth health education organization, to launch a dental education program in recognition of Children's Dental Health Month. The program is designed for children in grades K-5 and includes free lesson plans and toothbrushes to teach students about good oral health.

February 20, 2013

Temple Univ. launches children's oral health initiative

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry has launched Project Engage, a $1.75 million initiative designed to improve children's access to oral healthcare.

February 19, 2013

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