Dental Business: Page 413

Ore. dentist fined $350K over religious dispute
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Oregon dentist accused of pressuring a former dental assistant to attend a Scientology symposium has been ordered by the state to pay the woman nearly $350,000.
October 7, 2012
Ohio dental school reveals data breach
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Dentistry is among more than 50 universities worldwide recovering from a recent data breach.
October 7, 2012
Study: DSOs provide more affordable care for underserved
By Donna Domino
Many in the dental community are questioning a new study -- conducted by a well-regarded economist -- that found that dental service organizations (DSOs) provide lower cost treatment to underserved populations. The report also eschews criticisms about Medicaid fraud and unnecessary procedures that have been leveled against many DSOs.
October 7, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for patient management: The importance of confirmation calls
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices that confirm patients have a 30% lower no-show rate than offices that don't. Some practices view confirmation calls as a time-consuming activity that takes time away from other important office responsibilities. In fact, confirmation calls are crucial to practice production.
October 7, 2012
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Study: Orthodontists lack experience with cleft lip/palate
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study has found that while orthodontists have the motivation to treat patients with cleft lip and palate, training and experience may be lacking.
October 4, 2012
Vt. won't include adult dental in healthcare exchange
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vermont's Green Mountain Care Board has decided to omit adult dental services from the basic benefit package included in the state's healthcare exchange in 2014, Vermont Public Radio reported.
October 4, 2012
NJ dentist accused of using deceased dentist's ID
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An unlicensed dentist in New Jersey has been accused of falsely using the name and license number of a dentist who died last year in order to treat patients, according to state officials.
October 4, 2012
Brightsquid releases major software upgrade
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Brightsquid Dental has released another update to its online dental collaboration software.
October 4, 2012
Partnership yields ‘meaningful use' program for dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
iMedicor has entered into an agreement with Careington International, one of the largest dental networks in the U.S., to provide iMedicor's "meaningful use" consulting services to providers within the Careington dental community who qualify under Medicaid guidelines for federal incentive funding.
October 4, 2012
P&G sues distributor over whitening strips
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Canada against Brushpoint Innovations, a private-label manufacturer and distributor of teeth-whitening products.
October 3, 2012
WVU to offer dual DDS/MBA degree
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
West Virginia University's (WVU) College of Business and Economics and School of Dentistry have signed an agreement that will provide dental students with the opportunity to pursue a dual degree.
October 3, 2012
Outcry over Aussie plan to cut dental program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Australian government is hearing objections about the closure of its Chronic Disease Dental Scheme scheduled for November, ABC News reported.
October 3, 2012
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