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Cigna sees increases in revenues, dental customers in Q2
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna reported an increase in both total revenues and the number of dental customers for the fiscal second quarter of 2017.
August 3, 2017
The law of attraction
By Jay Geier
Have you heard of the law of attraction? Basically, whatever you are moving toward is also moving toward you. But what does this mean for your practice and your patients? Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier asks, what and who are you attracting?
August 1, 2017
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Long-term care staff lack oral healthcare training
By Tony Edwards
Adding to the literature on oral healthcare in long-term care facilities, researchers have found that training on the subject was lacking among care staff at six such facilities in New England, according to a presentation at the recent International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress.
July 31, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for cross-training: Protect your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most practices are small businesses, with 10 or fewer employees. When a staff member is absent, it can wreak havoc on practice operations. Cross-training employees on additional duties is an excellent way to ensure the practice continues to perform at a high level even when staff members are out of the office, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
July 30, 2017
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Oral health policy for older adults is a mess
By Theresa Pablos
SAN FRANCISCO - Oral health policy for adults in long-term care facilities is a mess, according to a presentation by Elizabeth Mertz, PhD, at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. Mertz discussed the depth of the policy problem and how four states are trying to solve it.
July 27, 2017
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How effective is the recall program in your practice?
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
Patient recall is considered one of the lifeblood statistics for every dental practice, but do you know how your practice stacks up against the national average? In her latest data-based column, Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software details national patient recall averages from specific dental codes.
July 26, 2017
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Survey: Older Asian Americans lack dental care
By Tony Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO - More than 61% of older Asian Americans living in central Texas do not have dental insurance, according to the results of a survey presented at this week's International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. The study findings suggest these patients face challenges to obtain proper oral healthcare, the authors noted.
July 24, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for practice communication: Keep the team informed
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Too many dentists hold on to information that should be shared with the team, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. For example, if you have a practice vision, don't keep it in a notebook in a desk drawer, share it with your team! How can they help you achieve the vision if they don't know what it is?
July 23, 2017
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Hygienist launches dental coding community program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental coding expert Patti DiGangi, RDH, has launched a community membership program focusing on Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) issues.
July 20, 2017
Ore. tribes hire 1st dental therapist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) have become the first tribes in Oregon to hire a dental therapist.
July 18, 2017
Mass. adds new Delta Dental plan despite concern
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has approved a new low-cost preferred provider organization (PPO) plan from Delta Dental of Massachusetts, despite concerns from the state's dental society.
July 18, 2017
How to create a patient communication loop
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
If you are not used to creating a communication loop with others, or if you have no idea what a communication loop is, you are probably missing out on stronger relationships with those around you, writes Dr. Lisa Knowles. In her latest column, she defines this concept of a communication loop and shows how it can help your practice.
July 17, 2017
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