Office Management: Page 70

Do's and don'ts for the pandemic in 2021
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Although COVID-19 is still affecting our personal and professional lives, it is important to remember that the pandemic conditions will end. During this transition period, it is beneficial for dentists to focus on strategies that will strengthen the practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
March 7, 2021
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International Women's Day: Q&A with 3 female practice owners
By Dave Bauer
Women in dentistry -- especially practice owners -- are on the rise. In this column, Dave Bauer from UMB Bank interviews three female practice owners to discuss why this trend is happening and how the dental industry can continue to support and encourage strong industry leaders.
March 7, 2021
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Dentist sued for keeping kids in braces for too long
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The state of Massachusetts is suing orthodontist Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah for allegedly submitting more than $1 million in false claims to MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. The scam reportedly included keeping kids in braces longer than required and deceptive billing for mouthguards.
March 4, 2021
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95% of opioid prescriptions are for 5 dental procedures
By Melissa Busch
Dentists wrote about 2.7 million opioid prescriptions to patients during a five-year period, according to a study published on February 23 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. About 95% of these prescriptions were written for five dental procedures.
March 4, 2021
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U.S. bill aims to expand dental coverage for moms
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lawmakers in the U.S. introduced a bill on March 3 that aims to expand dental coverage and improve oral health for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as address racial disparities.
March 3, 2021
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Beam Dental adds $80M to coffers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental insurer Beam Dental said it has raised $80 million in a series E funding round.
March 2, 2021
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What are the risks of counterfeit or DIY dental materials?
By Dr. Michael W. Davis
A Washington dentist elected not to follow the standard of care with endodontic cold vitality testing for patients. He allegedly swapped an approved refrigerant with an off-label product used to dust off computer keyboards. In this column, Dr. Michael W. Davis warns dentists not to make the same mistake.
March 2, 2021
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State of U.S. oral health: 4 dental trends to watch
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. spent $135 billion on dental services in 2018, according to a March 2 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the health status of the nation. The whopping sum was just one of several dental trends outlined in the report.
March 1, 2021
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New OSHA standards, unannounced inspections may be coming
By Melissa Busch
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon issue new infectious disease standards that include unannounced inspections at dental practices, according to a February 26 session at the virtual 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
March 1, 2021
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A mid-Midwinter update from the DrBicuspid editors
By Theresa Pablos and Melissa Busch
The Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is just about halfway through. Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos and Associate Editor Melissa Busch took a break from their coverage to provide an update on the clinical content, virtual format, and what to expect on the website next week.
February 25, 2021
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National Tooth Fairy Day: Baby teeth worth more than ever
By Melissa Busch
Children are raking in more cash than ever for their primary teeth. As National Tooth Fairy Day approaches, taking place on February 28, dental teams may want to share the going rates for baby teeth based on where they live in the U.S.
February 25, 2021
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Dental ethics show value in the time of COVID-19
By Theresa Pablos
The ethical principles that helped dentists through the 1918 flu pandemic can also guide dentists today, noted dental ethics expert Nanette Elster. Elster spoke with DrBicuspid.com about ethical decisions during COVID-19 -- a topic she's also discussing at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 25, 2021
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