Office Management: Page 176

Delta Dental of Mass. names new CEO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Steven Pollock has been named the new CEO of Boston-based Delta Dental of Massachusetts.
July 6, 2015
Dos and don'ts for phone calls: Win the telephone game
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Telephone communication has been completely transformed in the past 20 years with the advent of the cellphone and voice mail. However, the phone still allows dental practices to connect with prospective patients in important ways. Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses how to keep phone skills sharp.
July 5, 2015
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The growing trend of new leadership in dentistry
By Monica Garnache, DMD
In a dental practice, what does the word leadership mean? Does it mean being cool, calm, authoritative, and dominant, or can it mean being warm, nurturing, and friendly? In this Second Opinion, Dr. Monica Garnache argues that leadership comes from taking risks and believing that you are doing the right things when you are true to yourself.
June 29, 2015
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Understanding malpractice insurance: The claims process
By Jennifer Gibson
While it's unfortunate, most dentists will be sued for malpractice during their career, according to Jennifer Gibson of MedPro. She explains the claims process, including how to evaluate your carrier, what constitutes malpractice, and what to expect if a lawsuit is filed.
June 28, 2015
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AGD 2015: Run your dental practice like a business
By Donna Domino
Matthew Krieger, DMD, a private practitioner in New Jersey who runs a dental coaching program, explained at the recent Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) meeting how he collects more than $1 million annually by sticking to some fundamental strategies.
June 25, 2015
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ACA challenge rejected by U.S. Supreme Court
By Tony Edwards
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has survived another U.S. Supreme Court test, with a 6-3 vote on Thursday allowing the federal government's online health insurance exchange to continue.
June 24, 2015
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5 steps to reduce your practice's operational costs
By Chloeann Gordon
While increasing income is one way to grow profit, many dental practice owners struggle with an already high workload and busy schedule. Chloeann Gordon of Wazu Holdings details five important steps you can take to help reduce your operational costs.
June 22, 2015
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3 tips to help your office manager succeed
By Sally McKenzie
If you want your office manager to succeed, you need to hire someone who has the right skill set and temperament for the job -- not just someone who's been with the practice for years. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers three tips to help your office manager and your practice thrive.
June 21, 2015
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4 reasons practices should adopt benefits technology
By Matt Martin
Provider Web portals can help your practice check patient eligibility, submit insurance claims, and more. Yet many dentists don't use them, according to Matt Martin of benefits technology company Skygen. He outlines four reasons why benefits technology can help your practice.
June 21, 2015
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NY AG: Aspen Dental Mgmt engaged in unauthorized practice of dentistry
By Tony Edwards
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement on June 18 with Aspen Dental Management that requires the company to change the way it does business in the state and pay a $450,000 civil penalty.
June 17, 2015
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New Calif. budget reverses Denti-Cal rate cuts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California state budget agreement that was signed on June 16 reverses the 10% rate cuts for Denti-Cal providers that were enacted in 2013, according to the California Dental Association.
June 16, 2015
CDA urges state to address Denti-Cal deficiencies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) is urging the state of California to ensure that the nearly $90 million allotted for the Denti-Cal program in the most recent budget has a positive impact on patient care.
June 15, 2015
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