Dental Business: Page 548

Dos and don'ts for case presentation: Move beyond single-tooth treatment
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
For many practices, single-tooth treatment constitutes as much as 80% of patient appointments. A high volume of single-tooth dentistry is not the most efficient way to practice because most patients have multiple oral health needs -- not just one problem.
August 15, 2010
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Benefits of hypnotizing pediatric patients unclear
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More studies are needed to determine the benefits of using hypnosis in pediatric dentistry, according to a Cochrane review.
August 12, 2010
Calif. dental school hires ID theft repair firm
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Loma Linda University School of Dentistry has hired a credit monitoring and repair firm to help potential identity theft victims following the theft of three computers in June.
August 12, 2010
Report addresses access-to-care issues in Mich.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Looking to help more Michigan residents get access to dental care, the 30-member Michigan Access to Oral Health Care Work Group has issued a new report outlining concrete strategies to help ensure people aren't forced to go without dental care.
August 12, 2010
Iowa dental school receives $500K gift
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry recently received gift support totaling $500,000 from Donald Ostrus, D.D.S., of Los Altos, CA.
August 12, 2010
Curve Dental offers free patient education software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Curve Dental has released CurveEd, free, Web-based patient education software that features a series of professional 3D videos that can be viewed on a PC, Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
August 12, 2010
Pa. college offers anesthesia course for hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Montgomery County Community College is now offering a 30-hour accredited anesthesia course for licensed dental hygienists.
August 12, 2010
NY attorney general scrutinizes CareCredit practices
By Donna Domino
Six dental practices are among 10 healthcare providers being investigated for alleged predatory lending practices involving GE Money's CareCredit service. The probe calls into question a financing option that has become increasingly popular during the economic recession.
August 12, 2010
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Office closures cut Birner Dental Q2 profits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Birner Dental Management Services, operators of Perfect Teeth dental practices, announced a 30.5% drop in its net income for the second quarter (end-June 30) to $419,000, compared to $602,000 in the same quarter a year ago.
August 11, 2010
NY dentist faces 61 counts of insurance fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal grand jury has returned a 61-count indictment charging former dentist Tejbir Oberoi, 65, of Kenmore, NY, with mail fraud and making false statements in connection with healthcare matters, U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr. announced August 11.
August 11, 2010
The challenge of on-time arrivals
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
No matter what you do, some patients are just not going to show up on time.
August 10, 2010
Print, direct mail still valuable for dental practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A diverse marketing mix that includes and addresses communication preferences of readers is essential to any marketing or advertising campaign, and print marketing and direct mail still remain an integral part of that mix, according to Patient News, a dental marketing and publishing firm.
August 9, 2010
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