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Kan. Extended Care Permits have positive impact on oral health
By Rabia Mughal
Kansas' Extended Care Permits (ECP), which allow hygienists to provide preventive dental care beyond the dental office, have improved oral healthcare in the state but aren't being utilized to their full potential, ECP providers reported in a new study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
January 7, 2015
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Now is the time to fix Denti-Cal
By John Blake, DDS
In this Second Opinion, Dr. John Blake of the Children's Dental Health Clinic in Long Beach, CA, writes of the difficult situation dentists in the state face in treating Denti-Cal pediatric patients because of the program's low reimbursement rate and utilization. He issues a call for action to fix Denti-Cal for the sake of California's children.
January 7, 2015
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4 things you should include in every job description
By Sally McKenzie
Do you have a job description for every member of your team? In her latest column, practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes that if your practice is struggling, detailed job descriptions will help your team become more productive.
January 6, 2015
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Trifecta of troubles: Part 3 -- The head
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
In the last of her three-part series describing the head, hands, and heart side of dentistry, Dr. Lisa Knowles considers the head of a dentist. She offers top tips for the development of one portion of the dental brain -- the part that deals with money.
January 6, 2015
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ADA: Medicaid market for dental care will grow significantly
By Donna Domino
The Medicaid market for dental care will grow significantly nationwide because of the Affordable Care Act, according to new research by the ADA Health Policy Institute. But translating expanded Medicaid dental benefits coverage to expanded access to dental care will require significant reforms to Medicaid programs, the researchers noted.
January 5, 2015
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Fla. Medicaid ruling; Williams on insurance coding; Levin on your decision-making process
By Tony Edwards
January 4, 2015
How do you bill for the cost of upgraded services?
By Doyle Williams, DDS
DrBicuspid.com has teamed with former dental insurance executive Dr. Doyle Williams to provide expertise to you and your staff for maximizing your patient's benefits. In his latest column, Dr. Williams addresses reader questions about gold and denture codes.
January 4, 2015
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Top 10 stories of 2014: Part 2
By Tony Edwards
With 2014 behind us, DrBicuspid.com reviews the most popular articles of last year. In part 2, we look at the top five stories, which included a dentist placing his own implant and a Small Smiles owner being excluded from Medicare and Medicaid.
January 4, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for practice leadership: Become a decisive leader
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As practice owner and team leader, you need to make numerous decisions about management issues. To make this role easier, Dr. Roger P. Levin recommends separating decisions into those that will have little long-term effect on practice success and those that will have a significant impact. By spending less time on the former and more on the latter, you'll be a better leader -- and make better decisions.
January 4, 2015
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Lawsuit claims Maine dentist submitted fraudulent bills
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The federal government has filed a lawsuit claiming that a Maine dentist, who has faced disciplinary action by the dental board, submitted false claims for government reimbursement.
January 1, 2015
Judge rules Fla. Medicaid program for kids violates several laws
By Donna Domino
A federal judge has ruled that Florida's Medicaid program for children violates federally guaranteed rights to medical and dental care. Florida's history of low reimbursement has led to a lack of access to care for many children on Medicaid, according to the decision.
January 1, 2015
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The valuation of trust: Part 2
By Thomas Climo, PhD
In part 2 of this series, consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, continues his discussion of trust in the process of buying and selling dental practices. Trust is established by accepting the valuation formula as calculated by an acceptable valuation professional and moving forward from there, he writes.
December 30, 2014
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