Office Management: Page 126

Dental groups urge revamp of licensing process

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Three dental organizations have joined forces to urge state dental boards to eliminate single-encounter, procedure-based examinations on patients during the dental licensure examination and to make other reforms in the licensing process.

October 1, 2018

New Calif. law requires dental plan transparency

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new bill into law requiring dental benefit plans to disclose plan details beginning in 2021.

October 1, 2018

Do's and don'ts for having a productive day: Set the tone for a productive day

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Some people say that how you start your day is how you'll end it. So it's important to begin the day on the right note. Rally the troops and set the expectation for a productive day that includes great attitudes, stellar customer service, and excellent clinical care, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

September 23, 2018

5 tips for dealing with bad reviews

By Jen Butler, MEd

Negative online reviews can seem damaging to your practice, but there are ways to handle these reviews and come back stronger. Practice management consultant Jen Butler offers five practical tips for dealing with bad reviews.

September 20, 2018

New product: Scheduling platform display releases

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

BlueIQ has released a new graphical display that provides key patient scheduling data for dental team huddles.

September 18, 2018

TDIC to merge 2 insurers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) announced that it plans to merge with two of its previously acquired insurance companies, pending regulatory approval.

September 17, 2018

Superior Dental Care adds new insurance plan

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Superior Dental Care has added a new dental plan with a multiyear rate guarantee.

September 17, 2018

Do's and don'ts for teamwork: Encourage teamwork

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

In a well-run practice, each team member's individual responsibilities are clearly spelled out. Yet there are always opportunities for staff members to help others. Think about how teammates can assist each other, and encourage staff members to volunteer for each other when necessary. The more the team works together and supports each other, the better the team as a whole will perform, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

September 16, 2018

7 ways to reduce broken appointments

By Sally McKenzie

When patients cancel at the last minute or don't show up at all, it makes it difficult to meet that day's production goals. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers seven practical, easy-to-implement ideas to help reduce the number of broken appointments.

September 11, 2018

Delta Dental of Wash. hires Amazon exec as CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of Washington has named Mark Mitchke as its new CEO.

September 10, 2018

Should dental insurance have mandated medical loss ratios?

By Lori Roniger

The Affordable Care Act requires that health plans spend a certain amount of premium dollars on medical care and quality improvement, but this hasn't been mandated for most dental plans. A new study looked at such medical loss ratios for dental insurance and found that many consumers may not be receiving a good value.

September 10, 2018

CDA Presents 2018: Emmott advances digital workflow discussion

By Tony Edwards

SAN FRANCISCO - Adopting a digital workflow can completely change how a practice operates, improving nonclinical office processes, time management, and efficiency, according to Dr. Larry Emmott. He spoke with DrBicuspid.com about his digital workflow presentation on September 7 at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting.

September 9, 2018

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