Office Management: Page 76

DentalPlans.com touts teledentistry during pandemic
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Telehealth may have grown by 57% in 2020, but many in the U.S. remain unaware that an online general practitioner can assist temporarily during urgent dental matters, according to online marketplace DentalPlans.com.
March 11, 2021
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Why patients aren't getting dental care
By Jenn Stoll
A survey by online marketplace DentalPlans.com showed 56% of people delayed treatment due to cost. DentalPlans.com Chief Commercial Officer Jenn Stoll breaks down this finding and how dentists can start removing financial barriers for patients.
March 10, 2021
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How to recognize the ideal team player
By Dr. James V. Anderson
All leaders want team players, but they may be hard to come by. In this column, Dr. James Anderson shares the three virtues of a team player and one example of how a real-life team player helped get a claim paid.
March 9, 2021
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Solmetex names 2 executive management team members
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Solmetex has named two new members to its executive management team.
March 7, 2021
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New scholarship supports Black dental students
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Dental Association Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive have created a scholarship program for Black dental students.
March 7, 2021
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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.
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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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