Office Management: Page 43

Henry Schein taps new VPs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has appointed Dirk Benson as vice present and chief commercial officer of its North America distribution group and Nancy Lanni as vice president and general manager of the company's new strategic account management team.

May 17, 2022

Guardian Life launches new dental plans

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has launched new dental insurance plans, including policies that offer 100% coverage for kids through age 12.

May 15, 2022

Dominion's Jeff Schwab to present at GUAA

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dominion National Vice President of Marketing Jeff Schwab will discuss driving member engagement using teledentistry and mobile communications at the 2022 Group Underwriters Association of America (GUAA) annual conference on May 24 in Newport, RI.

May 11, 2022

How to code implant- and abutment-supported crowns

By Estela Vargas

A standard Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature coding error is documenting and reporting implant- and abutment-supported crowns, writes coding expert Estela Vargas. Vargas explains the difference between these two types of crowns and shares why knowing the distinction is essential to avoiding denials and claim payment delays.

May 11, 2022

U.S. adults don't know conditions linked to oral health

By Melissa Busch

Though most adults in the U.S. consider oral health to be important to overall health, too many don't know which conditions are linked to poor oral health, according to a report published May 5 by Delta Dental Plans Association.

May 8, 2022

Addressing a growing crisis: Burnout among dentists

By Dr. Kyle Stanley

When Dr. Kyle Stanley lectures, he often asks his students if they've known someone professionally who died by suicide. Usually, about 70% of the audience raises their hands, highlighting just how prevalent it is. In this column, Stanley provides tips to help combat burnout and find support.

May 8, 2022

Dentist charged in $5M scheme to defraud NBA benefits plan

By Melissa Busch

A dentist and two others have been added to the long list of people charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for their alleged roles in a $5 million plot to defraud the National Basketball Association's (NBA) benefits plan.

May 2, 2022

Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes

By Hannah Welk

People with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

May 1, 2022

Older adults' oral health gets prioritized

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California, has launched a funding program to address the oral healthcare crisis among older adults.

April 26, 2022

Dental Practice Made Simple: Why patients decline treatment

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

The No. 1 reason why patients decline treatment is price, said Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. But the holdup may not necessarily be the fee as much as how they have to pay for it.

April 21, 2022

The keys to coding crown lengthening and crown exposure

By Estela Vargas

Did you perform crown lengthening (D4249) or crown exposure (D4212) on a tooth? Often, there is confusion about which of these procedures is correct when it comes to coding treatment, and mixing them up could cost you and your practice.

April 20, 2022

Skygen releases SaaS platform upgrade

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Skygen has released an upgrade to its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, Enterprise System, including a tool that allows for the purchase of dental insurance.

April 17, 2022

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