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Dentistry is becoming more diverse -- Here's why that matters
By Theresa Pablos
In 2018, the majority of dental school applicants were women and nonwhite. American Dental Education Association President and CEO Dr. Richard Valachovic spoke with DrBicuspid.com about what the changing demographics of dentistry could mean for the profession.
July 23, 2018
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Ky. reinstates Medicaid dental benefits for 460K residents
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The administration of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) is reinstating Medicaid dental and vision coverage for up to 460,000 residents of that state, according to multiple published reports.
July 22, 2018
4 practical ways to win the stress game
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin explores practical ways you can tackle stress in his latest monthly column, based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs, an organization focused on the business of successful dentistry. This month, Dr. Levin shares ways you can decrease and manage your stress.
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5 key performance aspects for new dental office receptionists
By Laura Hatch
Does your practice need to hire a receptionist? Have you thought about the receptionist's role and how the team member can rock the position's responsibilities? Laura Hatch, founder of Front Office Rocks, has thought about it and offers five key performance aspects for new receptionists.
July 16, 2018
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4 ways to digitize the front of your office
By Matt Gibbs
You might have brought in advanced technology to your practice, but have you given the same attention to the technology in your waiting area? Matt Gibbs of UPshow offers four ideas to bring technology to the front of your office that will entertain patients and maybe help reduce their dental anxiety.
July 11, 2018
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ADA predicts more dentists through 2037
By Theresa Pablos
The number of full-time dentists in the U.S. is projected to increase through 2037, according to a new ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) brief. The new estimates are the latest from the institute and an update to a similar report from 2016.
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Inspire Medical's sleep apnea treatment gets Aetna coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Inspire Medical Systems announced that Aetna will provide coverage for its Inspire therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
July 10, 2018
Ky. cuts Medicaid dental benefits for 460K residents
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The administration of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) has eliminated Medicaid dental and vision coverage for up to 460,000 residents of that state, according to multiple published reports.
July 2, 2018
3 benefits of online scheduling
By Sally McKenzie
Patients may have something come up that prevents them from calling your office while it is open to make an appointment. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes that this is when an online scheduling program that syncs with your practice management software can help with your scheduling and also allow your team to focus on patient care.
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Texas lags behind in oral health for seniors
By Theresa Pablos
Texas has some work to do if it wants to improve the oral health for older adults in the state. Bianca Rogers, a public affairs manager for Oral Health America, gave tips on how the state can improve key metrics related to oral health for this population during a June 26 webinar.
July 1, 2018
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Guardian to provide $125K for dental care in Wash.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has granted $125,000 to Dental Lifeline Network to provide oral healthcare for in-need Washington state residents.
June 26, 2018
10 areas of hygiene profitability and the obstacles they bring
By Jen Butler, MEd
If your practice's goal is for your hygiene department to produce about a third of your total product, then simply focusing on prophies and x-rays every six months is not going to get you to your goal, writes practice management consultant Jen Butler. She offers 10 areas where you can boost your hygiene production and the answers to three common objections you are likely to hear.
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