Dental Business: Page 429

Dos and don'ts for working with insurance

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

The complexities and restrictions of dental insurance pose significant challenges for dental practices. Your patients, however, will look to you for guidance and assistance in dealing with their insurance plans. Helping them can be an important element in the customer service you provide and will help strengthen the practice-patient relationship.

July 15, 2012

Australia to provide HPV vaccinations for boys

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Australian minister for health has announced that, starting next school year, the government will provide free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for 12- and 13-year-old boys through school-based programs under the National Immunization Program.

July 12, 2012

New firm aims to help independent dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Walter Knysz Jr., DDS, the founder of Great Expressions Dental Centers and MIDA Dental Plans, has embarked on a new venture: Unified Smiles, designed to provide independent dentists with a portfolio of services ranging from savings on products and services to seminars and networking opportunities.

July 11, 2012

D4D launches learning tool for dental schools

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

D4D Technologies, manufacturer of the E4D Dentist system, has introduced E4D Compare, an adaptive learning technology tool for dental teaching institutions.

July 11, 2012

Hygienists want more training on oral-systemic link

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental hygienists could improve their knowledge of certain aspects of the oral-systemic link, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Education.

July 11, 2012

What is your practice really worth?

By Thomas Climo, PhD

What is the most accurate way to appraise a dental practice? According to consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, modern economics employs a valuation formula that has drive, power, and an appreciation for the potential of a dental practice.

July 10, 2012