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Dos and don'ts for practice production: Patient referrals
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Some dentists believe it is inappropriate to ask for patient referrals. In fact, this makes little sense. Truly satisfied patients will not think less of you for asking. If patients are happy with what you have done, they will often be more than happy to tell friends and family.
February 5, 2012
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AAPD goes mobile with pediatric dentistry handbook
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has released the fourth edition of the Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry.
February 2, 2012
NADP responds to HHS bulletin on health exchanges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is asking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure equitable treatment of Americans with dental policies both inside and outside the health exchanges that will be required starting in 2014 as part of the healthcare reform act.
February 2, 2012
ADEA releases guidelines for academic, industry interactions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is releasing the first guidelines for academic dental institutions in their professional interactions with the dental industry.
February 1, 2012
NC dental assistant program shuts down after probe
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kaplan College has surrendered its license to operate a dental assistant program at its Charlotte, NC, campus after students accused officials of misleading them about the credentials they would receive after graduation, according to a news story in the Charlotte Observer.
February 1, 2012
UCSF researchers call for sugar to be regulated
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sugar should be controlled like alcohol and tobacco to protect public health, according to a team of researchers from the University of California, San Francisco.
February 1, 2012
Give Kids A Smile celebrates 10th anniversary
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
February 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the ADA's Give Kids A Smile program and the annual National Children's Dental Health Month.
January 31, 2012
FDA eyes new user fees for medical device industry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and representatives of the medical device industry have reached an agreement in principle on proposed recommendations for the third reauthorization of a medical device user fee program after more than a year of negotiations.
January 31, 2012
NHS adds $44M to dental care funding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.K. National Health Service (NHS) has announced $44.4 million (28 million pounds) in funding to expand its dental service network.
January 31, 2012
Calif. judge moves to block dental Medi-Cal cuts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge has tentatively blocked California from reducing Medi-Cal reimbursements to dentists, physicians, emergency medical workers, and other healthcare providers.
January 31, 2012
Wash. lawmakers mull dental therapist bills
By Donna Domino
Will Washington become the next U.S. state to adopt the midlevel provider (MLP) model? State lawmakers will decide this week whether to approve proposed legislation that would allow MLPs to do irreversible procedures with offsite supervision by a dentist.
January 31, 2012
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Guardian Life partners with DentalXChange
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is the latest vendor to offer enhanced online eligibility capabilities through DentalXChange.
January 30, 2012
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