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Bartering helps dentists serve uninsured patients
By Donna Domino
Many dentists are embracing bartering as a marketing strategy to bring in more patients by exchanging goods and services rather than charging a fee. Bartering also appeals to patients who need costly procedures for their families but don't have dental insurance.
May 1, 2013
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How to take control of your software implementation
By Michael Uretz
Whether you are upgrading your present vendor's practice management software or purchasing a new system, chances are your implementation will not go as smoothly as you would like. Here are some tips to help ensure a more positive and successful experience for all involved.
April 29, 2013
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IBC Bank launches commercial loans for dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
IBC Bank is now offering commercial loans for dental practices.
April 28, 2013
Dos and don'ts for insurance: Maximize insurance benefits for patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Every year, patients leave an enormous amount of potential dental insurance benefits on the table, unused and lost forever. Whatever your attitude about insurers, you owe it to your patients -- and to your practice -- to do what you can to help them take full advantage of available dental coverage.
April 28, 2013
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Poll: Millions of Ky. adults lack dental insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New data from the Kentucky Health Issues Poll show that 1.7 million Kentucky adults (51%) do not have dental insurance.
April 22, 2013
OSU mulls life insurance proceeds from dentist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oklahoma State University (OSU) officials are debating whether to collect $10 million in life insurance proceeds following the death of a retired dentist insured under a controversial Gift of a Lifetime program.
April 21, 2013
Dos and don'ts for team leadership
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Many practice owners feel they would be revealing too much about their personal income if they allowed staff to see how the practice is performing financially. However, in today's economy, dentists need to take advantage of the power of setting and tracking performance targets.
April 21, 2013
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Cigna launches co-insurance DHMO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna has launched a co-insurance dental health maintenance organization (DHMO) plan.
April 17, 2013
ADA: U.S. dental spending flat since 2008
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Overall spending on dental care has remained flat in recent years, despite the fact that per patient dental spending by baby boomers and seniors has increased, according to an ADA analysis.
April 17, 2013
Wis. legislators debate dental fee-capping bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill that would permit dentists to change insurance coverage contracts to charge more for certain procedures.
April 17, 2013
Texas Senate passes Medicaid fraud bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Texas Senate has approved a bill aimed at cutting down Medicaid fraud with the creation of a Health and Human Services Commission.
April 16, 2013
Dos and don'ts for practice efficiency: Document systems for repeatability
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practice systems are the steps team members follow to perform specific tasks in the office. Used properly by the team, the right systems will hit specific performance targets consistently and repeatedly. Doing so requires that they be documented step by step.
April 14, 2013
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