Dental Business: Page 421

Texas adds Xerox to dental Medicaid probe
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Xerox and one of its subsidiaries that contracted with the state of Texas to process dental claims are being investigated by authorities as part of the state's Medicaid overbilling probe, according to news reports.
September 3, 2012
ADA may cut library services, raise dues
By Donna Domino
As part of its 2013 budget, the ADA is proposing to drastically cut services provided at its Chicago library, raise members' dues, and impose a special assessment. But members are balking at the library cutbacks, saying the library is a core service and an irreplaceable resource for research.
September 3, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for case acceptance: Keep all team members on the same page
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Every practice has its own philosophy, guidelines, and range of services. Role-playing with scripts familiarizes all team members with the specifics that make the practice unique. Staff members also learn how to answer a patient's questions, confident that they are reflecting the practice's position accurately.
September 2, 2012
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FDI report: World facing oral health crisis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The world is experiencing a large and growing crisis in access to oral healthcare that, if left unchecked, risks an unmanageable explosion of oral disease, especially in developing countries, according to a report issued today by the FDI World Dental Federation.
August 29, 2012
Dental Anywhere offers mobile payment option
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental Anywhere Mobile Apps has introduced Dental Pay, a new module that allows patients to pay their dental bill directly from its Dental Anywhere smartphone app.
August 29, 2012
JDE studies estimate impact of dental therapists
By Donna Domino
Dental therapists have the potential to significantly increase access to care in school-based programs and reduce patient costs, according to three studies in the current Journal of Dental Education. But they would only provide modest savings for federally qualified health centers and would not increase private practices' net revenues, the study authors contend.
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Australia commits $4B to dental care for rural areas
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Australian Department of Health and Ageing has announced a $4 billion ($4.15 billion U.S.), six-year dental package for low-income citizens in rural areas.
August 28, 2012
CDA Cares provides $1.3M in free dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association Foundation's free dental clinic, CDA Cares, provided more than $1.3 million in charitable dental services during the two-day event held August 24-25 in Sacramento.
August 28, 2012
DentaQuest to fund next round of oral health initiative
By Kathy Kincade
Nearly a year after awarding 20 state organizations funding and resources to help reverse oral health disparities in the U.S. through the Oral Health 2014 Initiative, the DentaQuest Foundation is gearing up to fund the next round of state-based initiatives.
August 28, 2012
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NY dentists suffer setback in Small Smiles case
By Donna Domino
A New York judge has rejected attempts by the dental chain Small Smiles and its owners and some employees to dismiss lawsuits filed by parents of children who were treated at its clinics. The lawsuits allege unnecessary treatment, battery, false advertising, malpractice, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty.
August 26, 2012
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First Minn. Mission of Mercy a million-dollar success
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Foundation hosted the Minnesota Mission of Mercy on August 17 and 18, providing $1.3 million in free dental care to children and adults who are uninsured, underinsured, or otherwise not able to obtain dental treatment.
August 26, 2012
Dos and don'ts for practice production: Building patient trust through teamwork
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Each staff member should be ready at all times to foster a sense of trust during every interaction with patients. Whether in scripted or less formal situations, the underlying message should be, "You can trust the doctor and our entire team to have your best interests at heart."
August 26, 2012
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