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Second Opinion: Hygienist rebuffs Ill. dental lobbyist

By Suzanne Newkirk, RDH

When asked about hygienists providing preventive dental care in nursing homes, one dental lobbyist said, "I just don't feel anybody with a two-year associate's degree is medically qualified to correct your health." Suzanne Newkirk, RDH, gives a scathing response in this Second Opinion piece.

November 16, 2021

Tenn. seeks to boost number of dental school graduates

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Tennessee Department of Health has proposed a $94 million project that would expand dental school class sizes and forgive tuition for those students who end up working in areas of high need for dental care.

November 14, 2021

Do's and don'ts for leadership

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Efficiency, productivity, and communication are all reflections of your leadership skills. A mismanaged practice is a stressful place to work; however, dentists who work to improve their leadership skills can measurably reduce the stress in their practices, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

November 14, 2021

onDiem offers COVID-19 record tracking service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Starting in November, onDiem is offering dental practices free access to its new COVID-19 record tracking service for a limited time.

November 11, 2021

3 major trends discussed at the 2021 DTA meeting

By Theresa Pablos

SAN DIEGO - Dentistry's movers and shakers came together in San Diego to discuss the present and future of dentistry at the 2021 Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) meeting. The conversation focused on major industry trends, including pandemic recovery, Medicare, and dental service organizations.

November 11, 2021

Renaissance Life & Health acquires Utah dental/vision insurance carrier

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America has acquired Bountiful, UT-based dental and vision insurance company Dentist Direct and its Direct Access affiliate.

November 11, 2021

Zentist launches AI-powered pilot program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Automated dental insurance claims processing platform Zentist has launched a financial prefunding pilot program using artificial intelligence (AI).

November 9, 2021

Dental Practice Made Simple: Use opening and closing checklists

By Theresa Pablos

One way to simplify running a dental practice is to have checklists for opening and closing the day, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. These checklists help practices start the day organized and set the next day up for success.

November 9, 2021

Build trust into your hiring system

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Front-line healthcare workers, including dental personnel, may question whether they are safe at work. Dr. James V. Anderson offers four tips to integrate trust in practice safety systems into the hiring process.

November 8, 2021

Do's and don'ts for insurance

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practices should review patient insurance participation each year. The doctor and financial coordinator should be aware of important data such as what percentage of total practice collections is generated by insurance, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.

November 7, 2021

Help your patients manage annual maximum coverage caps

By Jenn Stoll

Consumers with limited dental insurance experience may not realize they're usually responsible for a portion of the costs when it comes to basic or restorative care. With the end of the year coming up, now is the perfect time to help patients manage their annual caps, writes Jenn Stoll.

November 4, 2021

Do's and don'ts for coming through the hiring shortage

By John Murphy

Every day, numerous headlines tell the same story -- the persistence and impact of labor challenges affecting companies and organizations across industries. Human resources and management expert John Murphy shares some do's and don'ts for hiring and retaining top dental talent.

November 3, 2021

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