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Week in Review: Time to update your CDT codes | DSOs & private equity | Top small cities

By Tony Edwards

January 17, 2019

Time to update your CDT codes

By Teresa Duncan, MS

The beginning of a new year signifies change and refocus for many people in their personal lives. This period of change also should be recognized in your practice when it comes to which Codes on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) you are using, writes practice management consultant Teresa Duncan. She offers a timely reminder that using inactive codes can be costly to your practice.

January 17, 2019

Do's and don'ts for bad days: Turn a bad day around

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dentists have bad days sometimes, but they must exercise good self-control at the office, keeping negative feelings to themselves, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Otherwise, the experience of everyone at the practice -- patients as well as staff -- will be less pleasant.

January 13, 2019

Infographic: Top 5 small cities for new dentists

By Theresa Pablos

If you're a newly minted dentist, you're probably excited to start practicing the skills you worked so hard to master in school. But doing so may be easier in some cities than others, especially if you have quite a bit of student loan debt.

January 13, 2019

3 ways to stay positively motivated

By Jen Butler, MEd

It's easy to get caught up in fearful or negative thinking. Maybe you've got a difficult procedure scheduled first thing in the morning with a patient who gags, or maybe you're having second thoughts about a technology investment. Practice management consultant Jen Butler has seen clients with these same fears and thoughts, and she offers three ways to change your mindset in her latest column.

January 10, 2019

Delta Dental Plans names 3 officers to board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental Plans Association has appointed three new officers to its board of directors.

January 6, 2019

Do's and don'ts for building strong bonds with patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practices can stand out by building strong relationships with patients and letting them know that they are the office's No. 1 concern. This requires that you and your staff make time to get to know your patients in a personal way. When you do, your patients will see that they're at a practice that truly cares for and about them, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

January 6, 2019

4 ways to use patient complaints to grow your practice

By Sally McKenzie

If your practice is like most, you don't want to deal with complaints. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie suggests that these complaints may help you identify areas where your practice needs improvement or can grow.

January 2, 2019

Mich. governor signs dental therapist bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Michigan has become the eighth U.S. state to allow dental therapists to practice.

January 1, 2019

Why credit card security is important for dental practices

By Sandy Coffta

Does your practice accept credit or debit cards? If so, are you aware of the necessary security protocols to protect data? Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners shares some ideas to help your practice stay secure.

December 26, 2018

Ending fluoridation linked to more caries, higher costs

By Theresa Pablos

Ending community water fluoridation may have long-lasting oral health and financial consequences. Researchers found the number of caries treatments and their associated Medicaid costs soared in Juneau, AK, after the city stopped adding fluoride to its water supply.

December 20, 2018

The dentist will see you now: Primary care at the dental clinic

By Theresa Pablos

Could the dental office become a one-stop shop for oral and primary healthcare? The ADA Health Policy Institute evaluated the feasibility of incorporating some primary care tasks at the dental office. The idea may be more popular than you might think.

December 19, 2018

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