Dental Business: Page 501

A civic pause
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
A dentist's observations from a day of jury duty.
May 31, 2011
U.S. lawmakers to consider dental fee-capping bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
While a growing number of U.S. states have already adopted legislation making it illegal for dental insurance providers to set fee caps on dental procedures not included in patients' policies, a new bill introduced by Rep. Robert Andrews (D-NJ) would mandate this at the national level.
May 30, 2011
Collaboration may improve pregnant patients' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives who frequently examine women could serve an important role in screening for oral health problems and making appropriate dental health referrals, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
May 30, 2011
Bill would guarantee dental care for aged, blind, disabled
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Legislation introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives would amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to require states to provide oral health services to aged, blind, or disabled individuals under the Medicaid program.
May 30, 2011
P&G sues rival mouthwash company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has filed a lawsuit against Vi-Jon, a private-label manufacturer and distributor of mouthwash, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
May 30, 2011
Dos and don'ts for hygiene success: It all starts in the hygiene department
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental hygiene is a key driver of practice production. Many practices overlook the value of the hygiene department. Remember, the hygiene appointment is often the gateway to other types of treatment. A full hygiene schedule drives practice production.
May 29, 2011
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Study: EHRs help reduce prescription errors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An electronic health record (EHR) system helped reduce prescription errors of physicians in a New York City clinic, but doctors found transitioning to the electronic records difficult, according to a study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
May 26, 2011
UCF officials approve new dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
University of Central Florida (UCF) officials have approved the creation of a new College of Dental Medicine in Orlando, FL, the school announced.
May 26, 2011
Pa. dentist, physician offer cardio disease screening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Philadelphia-area dentist is partnering with a local physician to offer an advanced cardiovascular disease screening test.
May 25, 2011
Liptak opens Northern Ill. location
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Liptak Dental Services has opened a new franchise location to provide dental technology consulting services in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
May 25, 2011
Cash Balance Actuaries joins Northern Dental Alliance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Charlie Steingas, owner of Cash Balance Actuaries, has joined the Northern Dental Alliance (NDA). Cash Balance Actuaries will service NDA members needing assistance with their small 401(k), profit sharing, defined benefit, or cash balance plans.
May 25, 2011
Report: A third of Australians avoid dentist due to cost
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One-third of Australians avoid or delay visits to the dentist due to the cost, an increase from about a quarter in 1994, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
May 24, 2011
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