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VA updates dental disability rating schedule
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its disability rating schedule for dental and oral conditions.
August 14, 2019
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Brexit contributing to U.K.'s dentist shortage
By Theresa Pablos
The U.K. has a shortage of dentists, and Brexit may be partly to blame. New data show the number of international dentists applying to practice in the U.K. has fallen sharply in the three years since the country voted to leave the European Union.
August 13, 2019
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New Anthem tool helps bridge the medical-dental divide
By Theresa Pablos
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has launched an online tool that gives dentists access to a patient's medical history and current prescriptions. The tool is the first step to better integrate dentists into Anthem's medical ecosystem.
August 11, 2019
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Dental Intelligence acquires online scheduling company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental software developer Dental Intelligence has acquired LocalMed, an online scheduling company for dental practices.
August 7, 2019
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Don't make these 3 mistakes when hiring an office manager
By Sally McKenzie
One key component in a practice's success is having a qualified office manager. But what do you do if your present office manager leaves or your practice has grown to where you need to hire one? Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers practice advice to help you avoid three common mistakes.
August 5, 2019
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Utah tops lists of states with most dentists per capita
By Theresa Pablos
Utah is the U.S. state with the most dentists per capita, according to new data from personal finance website WalletHub. Utah had three times more dentists per capita than the last-ranked state, Louisiana.
August 5, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for payments: Make treatment affordable
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Some practices wrongly assume that only a small portion of patients can afford elective treatment and, therefore, present cosmetic dentistry only to these select few. Many people are willing to pay for elective treatment if they are aware of all the available financial options, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his weekly Practice Success tip.
August 4, 2019
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CDA: Pause before postpayment chart review
By California Dental Association staff
Has your practice received a phone call from an insurance plan asking to conduct a postpayment chart review? Are you a contracted provider for that plan? The California Dental Association (CDA) provides an overview of this situation and recommends pausing before agreeing to a review if you are a noncontracted provider.
August 1, 2019
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Dentist fined after firing dental assistant for texting
By Theresa Pablos
A dentist from British Columbia has been ordered to pay roughly $5,500 after she fired a dental assistant for texting during a meeting. A Canadian agency ruled the offense did not qualify as just cause to not compensate the employee for her six years of service.
July 31, 2019
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4 steps to more productive scheduling
By Dayna Johnson
The entire day of a dental practice revolves around the appointment schedule. Yet many practices experience chaotic days far too frequently. Dayna Johnson, founder of Rae Dental Management, offers some practical and productive scheduling tips for practices that use Dentrix.
July 29, 2019
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Hackers demand $10K from Fla. dentist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A ransomware attack on a Florida dental office instructed a local dentist to pay $10,000 to retrieve encrypted accounting files.
July 24, 2019
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5 little things you should do every day
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You've heard many times that it's the little things in life that matter. Dr. Roger P. Levin writes that it is often these little things that make a difference to patients and will help keep your practice thriving. He offers five practical ideas to make patients feel appreciated and be loyal.
July 24, 2019
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