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5 ways to open oral health access to Medicare recipients
By Melissa Busch
As policymakers in Washington, DC, explore ways to make dental care more affordable for approximately 60 million Medicare recipients, the Kaiser Family Foundation on September 18 issued a brief that outlined five possible ways they may achieve this goal.
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Magazine explores 'dental deserts' in Wis.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Half of the counties in Wisconsin -- mostly rural areas -- are considered to be "dental deserts," where not enough dentists are available to serve the population, according to an article in the September edition of Milwaukee Magazine.
September 18, 2019
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How your practice can avoid production loss
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices lose about 10% of their production because of no-shows, patient attrition, and other issues. How can your practice overcome or avoid these issues? Dr. Roger P. Levin details four areas to watch and offers easy-to-implement tips for improving your practice's performance.
September 18, 2019
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CDA: No one-size-fits-all when it comes to dental benefit contracting
By Cindy Hartwell
How do you decide whether to add or drop participation with a dental benefit plan/network? Cindy Hartwell of California Dental Association (CDA) Practice Support provides a look at some of the issues involved in the decision and cautions not making the decision solely based on fees.
September 16, 2019
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Do's and don'ts of attitude: Encourage positive attitudes
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Staff attitude is often the fundamental element that determines how patients perceive the practice and whether they remain loyal, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip. An upbeat, energized team will have a far more positive effect on patients. There will always be challenging days, but having a good attitude impresses patients and inspires your fellow team members.
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Video from ADA 2019: Teresa Duncan on the dental workforce
If your practice is experiencing turnover within your team, you aren't alone. Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management spoke with DrBicuspid.com about how the dental workforce is evolving at last week's 2019 ADA FDI World Congress. Duncan said her clients are reporting increased turnover and that the situation is not improving.
September 10, 2019
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NJ adopts law banning sale of dental provider contracts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New Jersey has joined 15 other states in prohibiting the sale or lease of access to certain dental provider network contracts with the passage of new legislation banning the practice.
September 9, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for building value: Create greater value
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Patients want the best value every time they spend their money. They have been conditioned by retailers to seek deals based on either lower cost or higher value. In response to this new consumer psychology, provide greater value to patients by delivering a superior experience, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success column.
September 8, 2019
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CVS, Aetna merger upheld by judge
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The merger between pharmacy giant CVS and insurer Aetna has been upheld by a U.S. district judge.
September 4, 2019
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Top 5 dental benefit issues -- and what to do about them
By Theresa Pablos
SAN FRANCISCO - Chances are your dental school didn't cover dental benefits, but they're still an important part of running a practice. Staff from the ADA Practice Institute discussed common dental benefit issues at this week's 2019 joint ADA and FDI World Dental Federation meeting.
September 4, 2019
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Want to improve patient retention? Focus on customer service
By Sally McKenzie
Excellent customer service is an important method of improving your practice's patient retention. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie notes that improving your customer service doesn't have to cost a lot of money, but it does some investment of time and thought. She offers five ideas to help make your practice more welcoming to your patients.
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Northeast Delta Dental names new VP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Northeast Delta Dental has named Joseph Errante, DDS, as its new vice president of provider network and clinical strategies.
September 3, 2019
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