Dental Business: Page 432

ADA meta-analysis finds lack of data to support MLPs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Despite thousands of published studies on the role of midlevel providers (MLPs) in dentistry, there is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of nondentists performing irreversible surgical procedures, according to a yearlong systematic review conducted by the ADA.

January 1, 2013

DentaPure sets $1M donation goal for NCOHF

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentaPure, a company that sells water treatment products, has joined National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) in a multiyear program to benefit the NCOHF Affiliate Network reaching children in need with critical oral health services.

January 1, 2013

Calif. ruling could open door to Medicaid pay cuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An appeals court ruling allowing California to cut Medicaid payments to doctors, pharmacists, and others -- including dentists -- could open the door for other states to pursue similar reductions.

December 30, 2012

Maxillofacial surgical planning software gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical Modeling has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its VSP system product line, used in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

December 30, 2012

Multifunction pressing furnace can save dental labs money

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Jensen Dental has released a white paper showing how dental labs can increase productivity and profitability by using a multifunction pressing furnace.

December 30, 2012

Dental Diaries: End of the year rush?

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

2012 had its ups and downs, but the last few weeks of the year held some pleasant surprises for Dr. Sheri Doniger and her practice. She believes this is a sign of things to come for the new year.

December 30, 2012

Dos and don'ts for practice growth in today's economy

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Eight game changers have resulted in production declines for the majority of dental practices during the last three years. This negative trend will continue unless dentists begin to manage their practices more effectively.

December 30, 2012

Heartland Dental partners with Ga. dental practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization Heartland Dental Care has announced its affiliation with Goldstein, Garber and Salama, an Atlanta-based dental practice specializing in cosmetic dentistry.

December 27, 2012

IDA touts dental marketing websites

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Internet Dental Alliance (IDA) has created new dental marketing websites designed to help dental practices build their brands, generate leads, and educate patients.

December 27, 2012

Texas legislators to consider new DSO regulations

By Donna Domino

Dental service organizations (DSOs) in Texas would be subject to greater oversight under a new bill introduced to the state Legislature on December 21. The measure, which would require DSOs to register with the state dental board, seeks to ensure that dentists provide care without interference from corporate management.

December 27, 2012

ACI launches dental assistant program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

American Career Institute's (ACI) newest location in Silver Spring, MD, has announced it will offer a dental assistant training program. The program is currently offered at several other ACI locations in Massachusetts.

December 27, 2012

Beyond Practice Management: Hiring and interviewing -- Part 3

By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD

Part 1 of this series explored preinterview planning and marketing for new applicants. Part 2 focused on how to choose the best applicant for your team. Here, part 3 reviews reference and background checks and how to successfully incorporate new team members into your practice.

December 26, 2012

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