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Report details stimulus money for dental professionals
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. dentists and hygienists could benefit from millions of dollars disbursed under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, according to a report from the California HealthCare Foundation.
August 31, 2009
Connectyx offers discount dental plans from DentalPlans.com
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Connectyx Technologies is now offering discount dental plans to its MedFlash ePHR members as part of a recent collaboration with DentalPlans.com.
August 26, 2009
Renaissance adds real-time claim submission
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Renaissance Systems & Services has added real-time claim submission to its Remote Lite software, the company announced.
August 23, 2009
Salaries reported for hygienists, assistants, receptionists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The average full-time dental hygienist in the U.S. made $34.40 an hour in 2006, according to a new report by the ADA.
August 23, 2009
New tax incentives will benefit U.S. dentists
By Paul Pavlik, DDS
The dental community can expect to see higher prices, interest rates, inflation, and taxes starting in 2010, which will directly affect the ability to purchase new equipment and company vehicles. But for 2009, the U.S. government has revised some tax laws that dentists should be aware of.
August 18, 2009
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Don't take it personally
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
Team members come and go -- sometimes more frequently than we would prefer. The key to keeping it all in perspective is to find the silver lining.
August 17, 2009
United Concordia caps fees for uncovered procedures
By Rabia Mughal
A new United Concordia policy that takes effect November 1 will hold U.S. dentists to a maximum allowable charge for services not covered by the benefit plan or those in excess of the annual program maximum.
August 16, 2009
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Dos and don'ts for training the team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A strong team can help you achieve long-term practice success. Building a high-performance team is one of the most difficult challenges you face but it is critical to your future.
August 16, 2009
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MetLife adds international dental travel assistance services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MetLife has added international dental travel assistance services as a standard feature to its preferred provider organization (PPO)-based dental plans.
August 12, 2009
Cigna launches electronic credentialing system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna has launched a paperless credentialing system that allows dentists to electronically sign their application and, using the Internet, securely send all required documentation and information.
August 12, 2009
Dentists report income still dropping
By Laird Harrison
For the fourth fiscal quarter in a row, about half of U.S. dentists surveyed by the ADA said their income had dropped from the previous quarter, suggesting that the recession is biting steadily into earnings.
August 11, 2009
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Why some dentists don't hire hygienists
By Rabia Mughal
Dentists who work full time, employ more administrative personnel, and have more operatories, longer appointments, and more income from private payers are also more likely to employ hygienists, a new study finds.
August 10, 2009
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