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HHS: Medicaid kids aren't getting required dental care
By Theresa Pablos
In four U.S. states, millions of children enrolled in Medicaid are not getting required dental care, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. The report also provides recommendations on how the states can move forward.
January 26, 2016
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The most overlooked component of team training
By Jay Geier
There's no question of the impact and importance of solid training on job performance and success, regardless of your profession. However, as Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier writes, the most significant factor for the success of team training is you.
January 26, 2016
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Dos and don'ts for patient retention: Inspire loyalty with great customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Nobody wants to visit the dentist. You and your team have to always keep that in mind. Anything and everything your practice can do to exceed expectations will keep patients coming back for their hygiene appointments and other dental care, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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Cross-training not working? Here's why
By Sally McKenzie
When one of your staff members is out sick or on vacation, how does your office respond? Do your team members have the training needed for when they are asked to fill in? As practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, if your team is properly trained, it will save you time, money, and frustration down the road.
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Survey: Income influences where consumers receive dental care
By Tony Edwards
In a survey released January 19 of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, consumers from households with an income of less than $35,000 were more likely to rely on an emergency department for oral healthcare than individuals from higher-income households.
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Dos and don'ts for patient financing: Increase production with outside financing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The availability of treatment financing can often make the difference between accepting and rejecting your recommendations for some patients. By making treatment affordable, such as offering a payment plan from a reputable lender, it opens the door for increased production and reduces your financial risks and collection headaches, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 17, 2016
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Deadline nears for Minn. loan repayment program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The deadline to apply for the 2016 Dedicated to Minnesota Dentists Dental Education Loan Repayment for Service Program is February 15, 2016.
January 13, 2016
Wash. tribe hires dental therapist for basic oral care
By Donna Domino
Citing an oral health crisis in their community, the Swinomish Indians of Washington state became the first tribe in the lower 48 states to hire a dental therapist to provide basic oral health services.
January 13, 2016
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CMS approves $740M for Denti-Cal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a $6.2 billion waiver for California's Medi-Cal Medicaid program, with an additional $740 million investment in Denti-Cal, the state's dental program, over five years, according to the California Dental Association.
January 12, 2016
4 steps for successful goal setting
By Jay Geier
Do you know where you are going this year? It might sound trite, but it's also true that without a direction, you're never going to get where you are going. In his first column of 2016, Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier offers four steps for goal setting.
January 12, 2016
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Public health hygienists can now practice in Ill.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Public health dental hygienists in Illinois can now provide basic dental care to at-risk communities in the state.
January 11, 2016
Know when to nurture and when to nudge
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
When you first got into practice, how did you react to the questions and difficult cases that came your way? As Dr. Lisa Knowles writes, it wasn't easy at first. Here she offers six tips to help you answer those questions from your staff.
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