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43 Rules: Rule No. 6 -- Implement a follow-up process

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

In his recent book, 43 Rules to Increase Practice Production, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares recommendations for achieving greater practice success in the new, more challenging dental economy. In the sixth excerpt, he focuses on a practical follow-up process.

January 26, 2017

Dead dentist's identity used to allegedly commit fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A former dentist from New Jersey has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle Medicaid fraud allegations after he assumed the identity of a deceased dentist, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.

January 25, 2017

Calif. will reimburse for SDF for some kids

By Theresa Pablos

To combat early childhood caries, the California Department of Health Care Services has approved the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for some high-risk children enrolled in Denti-Cal, the state's dental Medicaid program.

January 25, 2017

Is constant employee turnover dooming your office?

By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH

Building the right team is the goal of every dental office. You make the effort to screen applicants and implement the best interviewing techniques, but is the dream team you are seeking falling apart? Dental hygienist Corinne Jameson-Kuehl has some ideas to help your office stop the turnover and hire the right people.

January 24, 2017

Midlevel provider bill introduced in Mass.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Massachusetts lawmakers will be considering a bill to allow a type of midlevel provider, called public health dental practitioners, to practice in the state.

January 23, 2017

U.S. judge blocks Aetna, Humana merger

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. federal judge has blocked Aetna's $37 billion acquisition of Humana, noting the insurance company megamerger would diminish competition.

January 23, 2017

Do's and don'ts for team leadership: Show staff where you're leading them

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

If you own a practice, there's no question you're the team leader. But what's your destination? What are you striving for, and what roles should your team members play in getting there? The answers amount to your practice vision. With a vision, all of you have a common goal. The difference, in terms of results, can be dramatic, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

January 22, 2017

New midlevel provider bill introduced in ND

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

North Dakota lawmakers are once again considering a bill to allow midlevel providers to practice in the state.

January 19, 2017

New bill again attempts to add dental to Medicare

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A California congresswoman has introduced a new bill that would expand Medicare to include dental care.

January 17, 2017

What one bad apple might be costing you

By Jay Geier

Two missed calls a month doesn't sound like much, does it? But as Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier writes, what you are missing can hurt your practice. In his latest column, he looks at how much just one unmotivated staff member may be costing your practice and what you can do.

January 17, 2017

CDHCs and the evolving dental team

By Theresa Pablos

The dental team is changing. It seems everyone is trying to find a solution to increase access to oral healthcare for millions of Americans. For the past 10 years, the ADA's answer has not been midlevel providers but rather community dental health coordinators (CDHCs).

January 16, 2017

The 3 benefits your employees want more than a raise

By Sally McKenzie

Salary is important when it comes to attracting and keeping team members to your practice. However, as practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, the three core benefits you offer might be just as important to them.

January 16, 2017

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