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Are government-funded clinics the answer?
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
From the media to the ADA, there is a growing call to bring aid to underserved populations suffering from poor oral health. But so far no one has hit on the best way to provide real access to care, says Dr. Helaine Smith in The Mouth Physician.
March 16, 2009
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Ask Marty: I want to put computers in my operatories. Should I have a wired or wireless network?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: Congratulations on wanting to computerize your operatories. This is the first step to implementing many cool features for you and your patients.
March 15, 2009
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How to ensure your IT services provider delivers on promises
By Michael Uretz
While dentistry may not be one of the early adopters of digital technology, at some point every dental office will need to contract with an IT services provider. Michael Uretz, a 30-year IT veteran, offers some tips to help dental practitioners navigate these often tricky waters.
March 11, 2009
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Wal-Mart adds EHRs to product portfolio
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wal-Mart is getting into the electronic health records (EHRs) business, according to a story in the New York Times.
March 10, 2009
Ask Marty: What is the best method of intraoffice communication?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: There are many different ways to communicate within the office. Some are more effective then others. Ultimately, choosing the best communication system depends on the needs of your facility and practice.
March 8, 2009
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United Concordia enhances Find a Dentist site
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
United Concordia has enhanced its Find a Dentist Web site search tool to enable users to not only locate a United Concordia network dentist but obtain driving directions from any street address.
March 2, 2009
U.S. dental spending expected to rise in 2009 but not by much
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Although dental spending in the U.S. will increase this year, it will be lowest annual increase since 1960, according to an ADA News story.
March 2, 2009
Dear ADA: Enough with the 'wait and see'!
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
In her latest The Mouth Physician column, Dr. Helaine Smith once again takes the ADA to task -- this time for failing to lobby strongly or loudly enough on behalf of dentists during the creation of U.S. President Barack Obama's stimulus package.
March 2, 2009
New law expands U.S. government role in dentistry
By Laird Harrison
An expansion of the Children's Health Insurance Program will pour millions of federal dollars into oral healthcare for children. But along with the money comes new government scrutiny of dental care -- which could open the door to superhygienists.
February 24, 2009
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Lexi-Comp debuts iPhone, iPod touch software for dental data
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lexi-Comp, a publisher of clinical resources for the dental market, has developed two software packages to deliver its library of dental-specific references to iPhone and iPod touch users.
February 23, 2009
U.S. stimulus bill a tease for dentistry
By Kathy Kincade
The U.S. government plans to hand out billions of dollars in incentives to healthcare providers who adopt electronic health records between now and 2015. Unfortunately, dentists aren't included.
February 22, 2009
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Dental unit pushes Patterson sales up 4%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson is crediting sales of dental equipment and consumables for the 4% sales growth the company is reporting for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 (end-January 24). Sales for the quarter were $811 million, up from $777 million in the same quarter a year ago, according to the company.
February 18, 2009
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