Office Management: Page 117

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.
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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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Second Opinion: AAPD offers clarity on pediatric workforce study
By Paul S. Casamassimo, DDS, MS
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Paul Casamassimo, policy chief for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, explains the reasoning behind the academy's recent survey on the predicted growth of pediatric dentists in the U.S.
July 22, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for staying on top of collections
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Production -- no matter how much it increases -- doesn't count unless the practice collects its fees. Review your policies and do what's needed to tighten up collections, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
July 21, 2019
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Liberty Dental debuts value-based insurance program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Liberty Dental Plan has debuted a dental insurance program designed to reward providers based on patient health outcomes.
July 18, 2019
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Hiring the right people takes strategy
By Annette Igl
Your practice has a lot riding on your next hire, but how do you know if a candidate is really right for the job? Annette Igl of U.S. Oral Surgery Management has more than 25 years of human resources experience. She knows that to hire the right person you need the right strategy.
July 16, 2019
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New product: Quip launches consumer dental platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral health company Quip has launched a new platform that allows consumers to book and pay for dental services.
July 14, 2019
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Private insurance boosts preventive care in older patients
By Tony Edwards
Researchers found that having private dental insurance increased preventive service use by older patients by 25%. Adding a dental benefit to Medicare could significantly increase dental service use in this population, they noted.
July 11, 2019
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