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Bad teeth cost Californians jobs, self-confidence
By Theresa Pablos
Can bad teeth hinder your self-confidence and chances at a new job? Many low-income Californians say yes. A news article recently explored the difficulty some California residents encounter when trying to get a functional smile.
October 22, 2019
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Written patient communication makes for better relationships
By Dr. James V. Anderson
The most heated miscommunications in dental practices involve insurance benefits and financial arrangements with patients. Dr. James Anderson of eAssist explains the importance of written patient communication and offers tips for documenting this information.
October 20, 2019
2019 10 18 21 54 9386 Speech Bubbles 400
Membersy to acquire CDI Group
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Digital health firm Membersy announced that it plans to purchase dental benefits company the CDI Group.
October 17, 2019
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Colgate's Optic White fails to deeply whiten teeth, suit claims
By Melissa Busch
A Nevada woman has filed a class-action suit against Colgate-Palmolive, claiming that Colgate's Optic White toothpaste is based on "false hope" because it fails to naturally, deeply whiten teeth as advertised.
October 17, 2019
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Former dental clinic owner sentenced to prison for fraud
By Erik L. Ridley
Pamela Van Drie, a former owner of a Springfield, MO-based dental clinic, has been sentenced in federal court for multiple fraud schemes totaling more than $1 million in Medicaid payments, failing to pay payroll taxes, and collecting unemployment benefits she wasn't entitled to receive.
October 13, 2019
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To avoid lost revenue, read your insurance contract's fine print
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Being unfamiliar with limitations in insurance network contracts can cost your practice revenue and even patient goodwill. Dr. James Anderson of eAssist details why you need this information and how you can use it to improve your practice's bottom line.
October 8, 2019
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MetLife settles dentist misclassification suit for $3.4M
By Melissa Busch
Metropolitan Life Insurance (MetLife) has agreed to pay about $3.4 million to settle a suit filed by dental consultants who claimed they didn't get overtime and benefits because they were wrongly treated as independent contractors, according to a settlement motion.
October 7, 2019
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Dental patients may misreport preexisting conditions
By Melissa Busch
Up to a third of dental patients do not accurately report their preexisting medical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, to clinicians, according to a new study. Treatment planning and patient outcomes may be affected without accurate information, the authors noted.
October 3, 2019
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CDA: Prepare for CDT 2020 dental code changes
By CDA Practice Support
Is your practice prepared for the additions, revisions, and deletions that will go into effect on January 1, 2020, to the Codes on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT)? This primer from CDA Practice Support will help your practice be ready for the changes.
September 29, 2019
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MCNA Dental acquires Healthplex
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Affiliates of MCNA Dental have acquired New York-based dental insurance company Healthplex, growing their collective customer base to more than 8 million members across the U.S.
September 26, 2019
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5 steps to appeal denied claims
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Every practice experiences a denial of their claims, but why does it happen, and how can you increase the likelihood that your appeal will be accepted? Dr. James Anderson of eAssist notes the common mistakes to avoid and outlines five practical ways your practice can improve immediately.
September 24, 2019
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Oral health remains top medical concern in U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. patients are more concerned about their oral health than any other health issue, and the problem is compounded by patients' limited access to dental care, according to a September 23 research report by DentaQuest.
September 23, 2019
2019 04 04 22 38 0800 Survey Form 400
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