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Dos and don'ts for social media
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
There's no question that social media is transforming the way people communicate, and services such as Facebook and Twitter can be very helpful marketing tools for dental practices. But like any communications channel, social media must be used wisely.
January 1, 2012
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ADEPT, mobile tour
ADEPT, the Applied Dental Education Practice Tool, offers a new way for educators and students to create online, interactive dental cases that go beyond just text and multiple-choice answers.

Creating and viewing cases in ADEPT is free!
December 31, 2011
$7M from HRSA available for oral health workforce activities
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will award up to 17 discretionary grants intended to help states address dental workforce shortages, according to an article by Targeted News Service. An estimated $7 million in funding is available, the article noted.
December 29, 2011
NHL dentist saves teeth on and off the ice
By Mary Otto
Being the official dentist for a National Hockey League (NHL) team certainly has its challenges, according to Dr. Thomas Lenz, who has filled that role with the Washington Capitals since 2005. But it offers many benefits as well.
December 29, 2011
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Dental Diaries: A wild and crazy day
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
The last working day of the year can often be one of the busiest for a dental practice. And in these times, that's a good thing.
December 28, 2011
Interstate Medicaid clinics pose threat to dentists, patients
By Dr. Michael W. Davis
Some interstate Medicaid clinics that cater primarily to low-income families have been accused of gaming the system for financial gain, putting those who work there and those who seek treatment from them at a serious disadvantage. Is it time for the dental community to intervene?
December 26, 2011
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Dos and don'ts for practice management: Making your referral process more effective
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You probably have a smooth process for referring patients to specialists. However, is it as effective and efficient as it should be?
December 25, 2011
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Calif. dental worker sentenced for embezzling $100K
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former office manager for a Southern California dentist has been sentenced to two years in jail for embezzling more than $100,000 in insurance payments.
December 22, 2011
U.S. dental coverage increased 4.5% in 2010
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 175 million people in the U.S. -- 57% of the population -- were covered by some form of dental benefits in 2010, according to a new report.
December 21, 2011
Straumann partners with university on implantology
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Straumann has signed a collaboration agreement with the Academic Center for Dentistry in Amsterdam (ACTA) with the goal of furthering education in dental implantology.
December 21, 2011
CareCredit creates financing app for patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CareCredit has updated its website and created a new app designed to expedite the patient application process.
December 20, 2011
FDA to ease 510(k) rules on some devices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a guidance that will relax the agency's requirements for 510(k) clearance for some medical devices.
December 20, 2011
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