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Is dentistry facing an ethical dilemma?
By Donna Domino
The public's perception of dentistry is being tarnished by practitioners whose focus is overly commercial or self-promotional and those who prescribe excessive treatments, according to a lecture on ethics at the recent ADA annual session.
October 24, 2011
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Color scanner adds HIPAA compliance to electronic records
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dymo Labeling has launched a high-resolution color scanner designed to streamline workflow and assist healthcare facilities in meeting HIPAA guidelines for electronic health records.
October 23, 2011
Dos and don'ts for practice marketing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Knowing the sources of new patients can not only increase the number of new patients, but also help you better target your marketing efforts, saving you time and money in the process.
October 23, 2011
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Kan. clinic joins Smiles Across America network
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas in Pittsburg, KS, is the latest facility to join Smiles Across America, an Oral Health America program.
October 20, 2011
Dental treatment in high demand at free LA health clinic
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental care is in high demand at a free four-day health clinic that opened October 20 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, according to an Associated Press news story.
October 20, 2011
ADA honors Dental Office Design contest winners
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The winners of the ADA's 12th annual Dental Office Design competition were announced during the recent ADA annual meeting in Las Vegas.
October 19, 2011
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Calif. tells clinics to return dental Medicaid money
By Donna Domino
The agency that runs California's Medi-Cal program wants community clinics to pay back Medicaid reimbursements it made for adult dental services over the last year during a legal dispute over cuts to Medi-Cal benefits.
October 19, 2011
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Beyond Practice Management: Production down?
By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD
Any change, even for the better, is accompanied by drawbacks and discomfort. But when times are tough and production is down, here are some changes worth considering as you evaluate your practice in search of ways to improve the bottom line.
October 19, 2011
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FQHCs offer second home for retired dentists
By Donna Domino
Healthcare reform funding will double the number of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the U.S., according to a presentation last week at the ADA annual session. In addition to providing care for the underserved, FQHCs also supply valuable training for dental students and a "second home" for many retired dentists.
October 18, 2011
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Mydent offers free dental marketing report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mydent International has published a free online marketing report to provide dentists, hygienists, dental dealers, and other industry professionals various techniques aimed at improving their website presence and search engine rankings.
October 17, 2011
DentaQuest announces Oral Health Initiative 2014 awards
By Kathy Kincade
The DentaQuest Foundation is moving forward with efforts to spur a national movement to reverse oral health disparities in the U.S. by awarding 20 state organizations funding and resources through its Oral Health 2014 Initiative.
October 17, 2011
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More U.S. employers cutting dental benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Healthcare costs continue to rise, driving more employers to stop offering dental coverage -- resulting in only 57% of Americans covered by a dental plan, compared with more than 85% who have medical insurance, according to the latest Healthcare Transparency Index from Change Healthcare.
October 16, 2011
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