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Western Dental to stop taking new Denti-Cal patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western Dental, one of the largest providers of California's Denti-Cal dental Medicaid program, has announced it will stop accepting new patients covered by the program because of low reimbursements and increased demand.
May 21, 2015
OIG: Calif. dentists submitted 'questionable' Medicaid billing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 300 California dentists were paid $117.5 million for "questionable" billing for pediatric Medicaid care in 2012, suggesting potential fraud and harm to children, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
May 20, 2015
The Naked Dentist: Cesar's way
By Curtis Marshall
In his latest Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall draws an interesting parallel between well-known dog trainer Cesar Millan's methods and what a dental practice needs to do to thrive. As Marshall helped a practice in Utah understand, a practice can't stop once its numbers start to improve.
May 19, 2015
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4 tips for associate contracts
By Matt LaMaster, Esq.
Whether you are a new graduate of dental school or a dentist seeking a new position, Matt LaMaster, Esq., offers four tips for an associate contract in his first column for DrBicuspid.com. He offers practical advice and questions those on both sides of the negotiation should ask.
May 18, 2015
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ER visits spiked after Calif. cut Medicaid dental benefits
By Theresa Pablos
Significantly more Californians visited the emergency room (ER) for dental-related problems after the state cut Medicaid dental benefits, according to a new article in Health Affairs. The authors hope policymakers will consider adding comprehensive dental coverage to their own state's plans because of the results.
May 18, 2015
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CDA urges improvements to Denti-Cal program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) said the recent 2015-2016 state budget revisions by Gov. Jerry Brown took no action to improve the state's Medicaid dental program, Denti-Cal, and urged that deficiencies in the program be addressed in the upcoming budget negotiations.
May 14, 2015
Scion Dental joins Skygen USA brand
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental administration company Scion Dental and four other benefit management companies announced they were joining forces to create the Skygen USA Family of Companies brand.
May 14, 2015
Top 5 dentist-authored columns of 2015
By Tony Edwards
With the unofficial start of summer fast approaching, DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read columns authored by dentists from the first part of the year. The most-read columns include two clinical calls to action, an entry in our popular series on coding by Dr. Doyle Williams, and two insightful columns by the Madow Brothers.
May 14, 2015
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UNE gets grant to help Maine's dental provider shortage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of New England (UNE) College of Dental Medicine will use a $160,000 grant from KeyBank for a program that will encourage graduates to practice in two of Maine's underserved counties.
May 11, 2015
Confidence is king in dentistry as in sports
By Dave Striegel, PhD
In his first column for DrBicuspid.com, practice consultant Dave Striegel writes of the advantages of having a well-developed routine to help your practice thrive. He advocates mentally rehearsing perfect performance and preparation.
May 11, 2015
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Second Opinion: Questions answered about ACA pediatric dental plans -- Part 2
By Jeff Album
In the first part of this series, Jeff Album, a Delta Dental vice president, responded to questions to insurance companies previously posed by Dr. Jason P. Hirsch. Album continues in part 2, focusing on prevention and the number of plans available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
May 10, 2015
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3 foundations of stress management
By Jen Butler, MEd
Would you locate your practice in a building without a foundation? Would you run your practice without a foundation in excellent patient care? As stress management expert Jen Butler writes, it is the same with stress management. Three foundations can help you become more in control of your own destiny.
May 10, 2015
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