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ADA report: Financial issues are main reason for delayed dental care
By Donna Domino
Financial factors are the biggest reason people delay getting needed dental care, according to a new ADA Health Policy Institute report. Access to dental care will be more difficult as millions of children and adults gain dental coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
November 3, 2014
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OIG releases 2015 dental areas of review
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its Work Plan for fiscal year 2015. This plan summarizes new and ongoing reviews and activities that OIG plans to pursue with respect to HHS programs and operations during the current fiscal year and beyond, according to the department.
November 2, 2014
AADOM member receives Green Leader award
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Illinois woman who is a member and fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) has received the third annual Green Leader award.
October 27, 2014
NH dentist acquitted of Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New Hampshire orthodontist who was charged in December 2013 with 160 counts of Medicaid fraud has been acquitted. He was found not guilty on 45 counts, and the others were previously dropped.
October 27, 2014
SC to add adult preventive dental Medicaid benefit in Dec.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Effective December 1, 2014, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will implement an adult preventive dental benefit for its Healthy Connections Medicaid program.
October 26, 2014
NJ bill would prohibit insurers from fee capping
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Late last week, New Jersey's General Assembly took the latest step in a years-old dispute between insurers and the state dental association when it approved bill A-3411.
October 26, 2014
Dos and don'ts for leadership: Grow yourself to grow your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Almost no one is born an excellent leader. Leadership comprises of skills that can be learned and improved upon just like a language or other area of study. As the CEO of the practice, dentists should strive to constantly better themselves, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. Ultimately, becoming a stronger leader will help doctors get the most out of their careers.
October 26, 2014
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How profitable are your associate dentists? Part 3 -- Hours worked and collection
By Jill Nesbitt, MBA, Thomas Climo, PhD
In this multipart series, Thomas Climo, PhD, and Jill Nesbitt, MBA, examine a dental practice group and the profitability of its associate dentists. In this third part, they focus on two additional methods to measure the performance of associate dentists based on hours worked and collection.
October 21, 2014
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Calif. accepting applications for state dental director position
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Department of Public Health has posted the job description and application process for the state dental director, following the approval earlier this year of the position.
October 20, 2014
Why women in dentistry rock!
By Amy Morgan
Amy Morgan, CEO of the Pride Institute, examines how the leadership and problem-solving skills that are considered feminine are really just the beginning of a new way for you to look at opportunities to make your practice better.
October 19, 2014
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That didn't go as planned
By Jen Butler, MEd
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler looks at what happens when negative emotions arise when things don't go as planned. She notes that even when you've done your homework, things can go wrong. She presents some practical and innovative ideas for seeing these events as opportunities, not obstacles.
October 19, 2014
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FTC staff urges rejection of Texas codes that may restrict dental, business competition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Last week, three Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff members responded to an invitation for public comments on two rules proposed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
October 12, 2014
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