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States diverge in caring for the teeth of the poor

By Beryl Lieff Benderly

Recent efforts at healthcare reform haven't done much to help dentists or their patients. But a few states have focused on oral health, making it much easier -- and even profitable -- for dentists to care for indigent patients.

June 2, 2008

New portal enables patient-dentist communication 24/7

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Smile Reminder has launched a portal that allows patients to pay their bills online, keep track of their appointments, send messages to their dentist, and view personal images and documents before and after their appointments.

June 2, 2008

UHC Specialty Benefits enhances coverage of oral cancer screening

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Specialty Benefits now covers all light-contrast technology-based oral cancer screening tests under its dental plans.

May 19, 2008

Phyhealth, Argus Dental partner to launch pilot HMO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Phyhealth Plan, a subsidiary of Physicians Healthcare Management Group (Phyhealth) has signed an agreement with Argus Dental of Tampa, Fla., to provide dental services for its pilot HMO scheduled to be launched in the latter half of 2008.

May 13, 2008

CDA Show Report: Product breakthroughs enhance patient and practice management

By Kathy Kincade

ANAHEIM, CA - The exhibit hall at the 2008 California Dental Association (CDA) meeting opened for business today, and crowds packed three halls at the Anaheim Convention Center, hoping to discover the next new product or service that will keep their businesses booming and their patients smiling. From improving practice management to imaging in multiple dimensions, hundreds of new products were on display to see and test out.

May 1, 2008

Build your perfect Web site: Part II

By Preston Gralla

Design is only the beginning of your Web site's life. Learn how to promote and maintain your site so that it brings new patients to your practice, keeps the current ones happy, and saves your staff time.

April 28, 2008

United Concordia adds a dental health center to its website

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

United Concordia has added a new feature to its website -- the Smile for Health Dental Health Center.

April 22, 2008

AGD maps dental economy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In 2006 over 786,000 people were employed in the dental work force earning total wages in excess of $33 billion.

April 22, 2008

Build your perfect Web site: Part I

By Preston Gralla

Some practice management consultants say that Web sites are the most cost-effective of all marketing vehicles. But how do you get started? The choices can be daunting, so we talked to some of the leading lights in the field of dental Web site design to offer this practical guide to launching your online presence.

April 22, 2008

Making the leap to digital x-ray: Part II

By Laird Harrison

Digital x-ray technology has come of age. But making the move from film to digital can go awry if you don't carefully research your options. In this second article in a series, you'll learn about how to buy, prep, and more.

April 6, 2008

Making the leap to digital x-ray: Part I

By Laird Harrison

Digital x-ray has come of age. The technology has gotten more sophisticated and more reliable -- even the tech support has improved. In the first of two parts, we'll examine the reasons to buy and what you're likely to spend.

March 31, 2008

'Superhygienists' a threat to dentists?

By Rabia Mughal

Updated: Should hygienists be allowed to set up their own practices? To drill and fill, do crowns, even dispense medication? And will these "superhygienists" be a boon to the poor and underserved -- or a danger? The future is happening in Minnesota.

March 5, 2008

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