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The Naked Dentist: Communication advances technology
By Curtis Marshall
It's not always easy to ask for help, especially when it comes to using new technologies. As Curtis Marshall writes in his latest Naked Dentist column, sometimes it just takes some open, honest communication and asking for help to overcome obstacles.
October 24, 2016
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New DentalCodeology book covers gingivitis CDT code
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The latest installment of the DentalCodeology minibook series focuses on the new Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for gingivitis treatment.
October 20, 2016
The predictability of process in your practice
By Jay Geier
When you think coffee, which company pops into your head? How about if you need a package delivered overnight? Jay Geier, president of the Scheduling Institute, offers some practical advice so that your patients will think of your practice when they hear the word "dentist."
October 11, 2016
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Superior Dental Care names new CEO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentist-owned dental plan Superior Dental Care has named its first new CEO in 30 years.
October 3, 2016
Dos and don'ts for team training: Involve team members in planning their training
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Many dentists now realize that their success depends on taking a businesslike approach to running their practices. Team training is a must, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. You and your team can work together to create mutually beneficial training strategies.
October 2, 2016
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Report: Kids' dental coverage often inadequate, expensive
By Donna Domino
Although mandatory pediatric dental insurance was included in U.S. healthcare reform, coverage is a stark departure from the benefits envisioned by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and those required under Medicaid, according to a new report. Coverage isn't always as comprehensive as it should be and is often unaffordable for families, the authors concluded.
October 2, 2016
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Calif. passes bill to track preventive dental services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on September 25 that expands the state's required monitoring of preventive dental services.
September 27, 2016
8 spaces your backstage is (probably) missing
By Jay Geier
When patients walk into your office, what's the first thing they notice? The reception area, the front desk, or sign-in sheet and, hopefully, a smiling face from your team member. But as Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier asks, what about the spaces they don't see?
September 27, 2016
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Highlights from CDA Presents 2016 in San Francisco
By Tony Edwards
The California Dental Association's CDA Presents in San Francisco is one of the largest annual dental meetings in the U.S. DrBicuspid.com was there, bringing you exclusive coverage on topics that affect your practice.
September 26, 2016
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Avoiding 'Amphetamine Annie' and other personnel problems
By Donna Domino
Your office may be prepared for malpractice claims, but what if a fired employee sues you for wrongful termination? Attorney Arthur Curley asked dentists that and other questions about their preparedness to handle employment situations in a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference.
September 15, 2016
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Santech debuts automated dental provider directory
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Web services company Santech has debuted an automated dental provider directory at the National Association of Dental Plans conference.
September 12, 2016
Do's and don'ts for systems improvement: Moving beyond tasks to targets
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A management system is a step-by-step description of how team members should handle tasks at the practice. To achieve the greatest possible success for your practice, you need to set goals for yourself and your staff -- and reach them by designing new systems to hit specific performance targets, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
September 11, 2016
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