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DentaQuest names new chief information officer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentaQuest has appointed Dan Sheehan as its new chief information officer.
March 11, 2015
Introducing the Naked Dentist
By Curtis Marshall
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to welcome a new series, the Naked Dentist by Curtis Marshall. His columns will analyze dental practices, looking past the surface to uncover their flaws, but also offering solutions for improvement. In this introductory column, Marshall undresses a dentist's practice in Colorado.
March 10, 2015
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ADA disputes HRSA's projection of dentist shortage in 2025
By Tony Edwards
An overall shortage of more than 15,000 dentists is projected in the U.S. by 2025, according to a report released last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). However, the ADA Health Policy Institute recommends interpreting the HRSA's overall conclusions with some caution.
March 9, 2015
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6 costly hiring mistakes you're probably making
By Sally McKenzie
Do you enjoy the hiring process? Are you finding the right team members to improve your practice? As practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, the hiring process can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Think of it as an opportunity to improve your systems and your practice.
March 8, 2015
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Then and now!
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
As the Madow Brothers illustrate in this insightful and witty column, while much has evolved in the practice and science of dentistry, some things -- for good or bad -- haven't changed much.
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Dos and don'ts for practice leadership: Improve your emotional intelligence
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand the emotions -- yours and others -- that arise in interactions and to work with them to get the desired results. Studies show that the best leaders have high emotional intelligence, so it makes sense to concentrate on this area as a practice leader, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
March 8, 2015
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Study: MLPs may effectively screen for common dental diseases in low-risk patients
By Theresa Pablos
Dental therapists may be able to effectively screen for caries and periodontal disease in low-risk patients, according to a new U.K. study. The researchers found that these midlevel providers (MLPs) detected common dental diseases almost as often as dentists.
March 5, 2015
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CDA, others advocate for improved Medi-Cal reimbursement rates
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a hearing on Wednesday in Sacramento, CA, the president of the California Dental Association (CDA) and other experts testified that California's very low Medi-Cal reimbursement rates had become an access-to-care issue when it comes to the state's children receiving necessary dental treatment.
March 3, 2015
1st week in March recognizes dental assistants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This week, March 1-7, is Dental Assistant Recognition Week. This year's theme, according to the American Dental Assistants Association is "Embracing the Changes in the Profession."
March 3, 2015
Anthem names new president of dental business
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Anthem has named Michael Malouf as the new president of its dental business. His responsibilities include managing the profit/loss for the dental business with accountability for product development, operations, underwriting, network development, and strategy.
March 1, 2015
The success secret of one of the most successful people ever!
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
In their latest column, the Madow Brothers share one of Jerry Seinfeld's strategies for success. The genius behind this strategy is that monster-sized goals can overwhelm you, but achieving things in small increments is a less intimidating system. Things magically get done. Just don't break the chain.
March 1, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for financial management: Avoid overcontrolling overhead
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Keeping practice overhead under control is essential, but that doesn't mean all cuts are good. Many line items in your operating budget have a direct bearing on daily performance, the quality of care, and overall practice success. Dr. Roger P. Levin writes that the challenge is identifying and stripping away unnecessary spending without impairing your ability to meet your own performance standards.
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