Office Management: Page 192

Disability insurance: Get some financial peace of mind

By Tom Paumier, DDS

As a new dentist, many different types of insurance can make up your safety net. But make sure you have the right kinds of insurance and in the right amounts, according to Tom Paumier, DDS, the chair of the ADA Council on Members Insurance and Retirement Programs.

December 3, 2013

U.S. DOD renews dental program with United Concordia

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

United Concordia has been awarded a five-year, $728 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to continue administration of the Active Duty Dental Program.

December 2, 2013

Dos and don'ts for staff communications: Encourage staff feedback

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Members of your team are the experts in certain areas of practice operation. By taking advantage of their expertise, you will maximize the efficiency and growth of your practice. Though they may disagree with you or challenge your assumptions, team members should be encouraged to speak up, and their contributions should be acknowledged.

December 1, 2013

The basics of student loan repayment

By Megan Hille, Esq.

Most dental students are faced with a mind-boggling student debt load. What can you do to help ease the pressure along the way? Megan Hille, an accountant and writer for the "Mouthing Off" blog of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA), offers some solutions.

December 1, 2013

Calif. seeks to exempt kids' dental centers from Medi-Cal cuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Department of Health Care Services announced this week that pediatric dental surgery centers that cater to poor children should be exempt from a 10% cut in Medi-Cal reimbursements to maintain access to care.

November 26, 2013

How to put a price tag on your dental laboratory?

By Thomas Climo, PhD

What is your dental laboratory worth? Consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, helps answer this question and assists dental lab owners in determining the market price or market worth of their dental lab.

November 26, 2013

Ga. dentist sentenced to prison for $2M Medicaid fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Georgia dentist has been sentenced to seven years in prison for fraudulently billing Georgia Medicaid more than $2 million.

November 25, 2013

5 accounting pearls new dentists should count on

By David J. Goodman CPA, MST

Many new dentists are unfamiliar with most of the steps to take following graduation or completion of their residency program -- other than to search for employment to pay off their student loans. But the beginning of your career should be more than just finding a job. Here are five suggestions that will help you build on a long and successful career.

November 25, 2013

Large dental data repository created in the U.S.

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

A team of U.S. researchers has created a dental data repository that can be used by faculty, residents, and students to answer many questions about the nation's oral health and how best to continue improving it.

November 20, 2013

Mass. senator introduces MLP bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Massachusetts state Sen. Harriette Chandler has filed a midlevel provider (MLP) bill to address the shortage of dentists who provide care to people eligible for MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program.

November 19, 2013

Philadelphia dentist sentenced to prison for insurance fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Philadelphia dentist was sentenced to prison for submitting almost $5 million in fraudulent dental bills to insurance companies.

November 18, 2013

Dos and don'ts for team training: Schedule a training day

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

One of the best ways to upgrade team skills is to hold a training day two to four times a year. Properly planned, with a detailed agenda and "fun" breaks for shared meals and group interaction, a training day will not only improve overall team performance but also heighten everyone's sense of belonging and purpose.

November 17, 2013

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