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Wash. leads U.S. in preventive dental care for poor kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Washington state is the leading provider of preventive dental care to children, with more than 54% of Medicaid-eligible preschoolers and younger children getting oral care, according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
May 5, 2014
CDA provides $1.5M in dental services during 2-day clinic
By Donna Domino
The California Dental Association's (CDA) recent CDA Cares free dental clinic in Vallejo, CA, provided $1.5 million in dental services during the two-day event. Nearly 1,800 volunteers, including dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and lab technicians, helped provide services to almost 2,000 patients.
May 4, 2014
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What the healthcare system can learn from dentists
By Jeff Russell
In this Second Opinion, Jeff Russell, the president and CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa, writes about how healthcare in the U.S. is changing and how the system needs to learn from dentistry's focus on preventive health. He notes that dentistry is leading the way in providing predictive, proactive, preventive, and personalized care.
April 30, 2014
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Are your staff members an asset or a liability?
By Nena Price
Many components make up a dental practice. If the parts are working in sync, that's great. If they are functioning separately, then the practice will be less effective, see fewer patients, bring in less revenue, and have other problems. Consultant Nena Price looks at the fundamentals of your practice and explains why having the right staff is vital.
April 29, 2014
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AADB, DANB launch state dental practice act database
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) have launched a new database for their members and state regulators that contains information about various states' dental practice acts and dental board administrative rules and regulations.
April 27, 2014
Dos and don'ts for leadership: How effective leaders communicate
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Everything you do as the practice leader involves communication with your team, your patients, and the larger community. By improving your communication skills, you become a better leader, the team becomes more effective, and the practice is positioned to increase production, according to Dr. Roger Levin.
April 27, 2014
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Va. decouples pediatric dental benefits from health plans for 2015
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Health plans in Virginia for groups of fewer than 50 employees will no longer have to offer pediatric dental benefits if certain conditions are met, according to a law recently passed by the state Legislature.
April 24, 2014
AAWD President Dr. Tawana Lee Ware draws on diverse experience
By Donna Domino
American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) President Dr. Tawana Lee Ware draws on her diverse experience working in public health and private practice to teach her students at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. Dr. Ware would like to see more women in leadership roles in dentistry and the development of equipment that is ergonomically designed for women dentists.
April 23, 2014
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Blind Spots: Why your practice needs an annual meeting
By Jan Keller
Practice management consultant Jan Keller helps you explore, and work through, the blind spots in your practice. In her first column for DrBicuspid.com, she explores the idea of an annual meeting for your practice: why every practice, no matter the size, should have one; who should participate; and how to get the most out of the meeting.
April 22, 2014
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Treating preventable dental conditions costs Mich. $15M in 2011
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The cost of treatment for preventable dental conditions in Michigan hospitals was at least $15 million in 2011, according to a new report issued by the Anderson Economic Group.
April 21, 2014
Wash. to offer standalone dental plans for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Washington state has approved a proposal to allow dental insurers to offer standalone plans outside the state's health exchange for children's dental care in 2015.
April 17, 2014
Nearly 300K Oregonians have obtained dental coverage in 2014
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nearly 300,000 additional Oregon residents have obtained dental coverage in 2014, mostly under the Oregon Health Plan.
April 17, 2014
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