Dental Business: Page 423

Ill. struggles with state dental plan claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Illinois has been unable to quickly reimburse members of the state's dental plans it manages, according to an article in the News-Gazette.
February 18, 2013
UF radiology program gets CODA accreditation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The new oral and maxillofacial radiology residency program at the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry recently received initial accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), according to the university
February 18, 2013
Virtual dental home project tests cloud-based software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pacific Center for Special Care at the University of the Pacific (UOP) Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is using the Denticon cloud-based dental software application from Planet DDS to help deliver better oral healthcare to individuals with special needs.
February 18, 2013
Henry Schein acquires Maddox Practice Group
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has acquired the Maddox Practice Group (MPG), a practice transition group that serves the California dental market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
February 17, 2013
Dos and don'ts for practice marketing: Update your website
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Today's consumers expect a lot from a website. That means having a professional, state-of-the-art website where people can learn more about your practice, the services you offer, and your professional background. The website should be easy to navigate and highlight the quality care you provide to patients.
February 17, 2013
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Ariz. grapples with parental consent for in-school dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill introduced in Arizona would require companies that send dentists into schools to obtain two-step parent or guardian permission before the dentists proceed with treatments such as root canals, crown placements, or pulpotomies, according to an article in Arizona Republic.
February 14, 2013
UConn dental student wins award for anticaries video
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A student at the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine has won an award for a humorous video promoting oral health.
February 13, 2013
1-800-DENTIST offers 'high-tech' marketing tips
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
1-800-DENTIST is offering dentists free marketing Tech Checks that evaluate best practices for websites, social media, text messaging, patient reviews, and smartphone compatibility.
February 13, 2013
Will Wash. reinstate adult dental Medicaid?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As the Washington state Legislature considers whether to reinstate dental coverage for low-income adults and expand Medicaid as part of national healthcare reform, a Seattle TV report has captured some of the impact of the current lack of dental coverage.
February 12, 2013
Ormco overhauls rewards program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ormco has overhauled its Ormco Loyalty Rewards Program to reflect improvements that allow members to earn points that never expire.
February 12, 2013
Cloud-based PM software targets orthodontic practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Focus Ortho has introduced a cloud-based practice management (PM) software service designed specifically for orthodontic practices.
February 12, 2013
FDA asked to set limits on sugar
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine a safe level of added sugars in soft drinks and other beverages to help in the fight against diabetes, heart disease, and other health issues -- including oral health -- caused by consuming too much sugar.
February 12, 2013
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