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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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Chicago to expand kids' dental program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
On May 6, the Chicago City Council approved an ordinance that would expand that city's current dental program in Chicago public schools to all schools within Chicago's borders.
May 7, 2015
ADEA: Is the U.S. dental safety net able to do more?
By Theresa Pablos
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has released a policy brief detailing the state of the dental safety net in the U.S. The paper highlights concerning access-to-care issues, including a 16% increase in the number of emergency room visits for dental-related problems from 2006 to 2009.
May 6, 2015
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The Naked Dentist: Are you the biggest loser?
By Curtis Marshall
In his latest Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall takes a practice in Wyoming out of its comfort zone and offers tips to help any practice get out of a rut.
May 5, 2015
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Second Opinion: Questions answered about ACA pediatric dental plans -- Part 1
By Jeff Album
In this Second Opinion, Jeff Album, a Delta Dental vice president, answers questions originally posed by Dr. Jason P. Hirsch about pediatric dental plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In moving the discussion forward, Album agrees that dentists should understand how coverage policies work.
May 3, 2015
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Study: High dental costs strain personal finances worldwide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The high cost of dental care leaves many in several countries with little money for basic necessities, according to new study in PLOS One.
April 30, 2015
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