Office Management: Page 77

The value and use of diagnosis codes in the dental practice
By David DePorter, DDS
The use of ICD-10 diagnosis codes in dental practice is still in the infancy period, according to Dr. David DePorter. However, the growing use is directly related to increases in government-related dental benefits programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare. Dr. DePorter has some advice to share on the potential benefits of diagnosis code use in the dental practice.
September 17, 2020
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A practice concierge: What does that mean, and is now the time to have one?
By Gerilyn Alfe, DMD, MBA, and Fred Joyal
Would a practice concierge benefit your practice? Do you know what one does and how this role could help as you continue to rebound from the COVID-19 disruption? Dr. Gerilyn Alfe and Fred Joyal dive into the benefits of the practice concierge and why this person could solve some of your practice's production dilemmas.
September 13, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for team communication
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
During this time, there will be lots of changes and upheaval in your practice. It is crucial that you and your team are on the same page. The only way you can do this is to stay in constant communication about everything going on in the practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
September 13, 2020
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Why big trouble may be on the horizon for Medicaid patients
By Melissa Busch
The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to about one-fifth of Medicaid providers in private practice disenrolling from the U.S. program that serves patients with limited income by the end of 2020, according to new data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
September 7, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for managing change
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A new style of practice performance will be necessary in the recovery phase from COVID-19. The key word is resiliency: People and practices that are resilient and flexible will bounce back much faster than others, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
September 6, 2020
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OnDiem, HLT to offer dental career development tools
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OnDiem is teaming up with mobile dental study app developer Higher Learning Technologies (HLT) to provide career development resources to dentists and hygienists.
September 1, 2020
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Preparing for flu season (and a potential 2nd wave) in your practice
By Laurie Owens, CPC, CPB
With flu season on the horizon and the threat of COVID-19 still looming large, Laurie Owens offers advice on how dental practices can prepare for all scenarios. She also includes advice on medical reimbursement that can help dental practices provide assistance in a more cost-effective way.
September 1, 2020
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Delta Dental awards $11M in nonprofit grants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has awarded $11 million in grants to more than 250 organizations to help them continue to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 30, 2020
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The benefits of outsourcing and more: 'You don't know what you don't know'
By Kevin Henry
What lies ahead for the dental industry for the rest of this year and beyond? Should dental practices take more advantage of outsourcing, even in times when finances might be tight? These are just two of the topics we discussed with regular DrBicuspid.com contributors Dr. James Anderson and Lois Banta.
August 27, 2020
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Delta Dental awards $40K to Del. nonprofits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has bestowed $40,000 in grants to three nonprofits in the state of Delaware to help them offer COVID-19 relief to their communities.
August 26, 2020
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3 tips to fill your scheduling gaps
By Amol Nirgudkar
As if 2020 hasn't been hard enough, many practices are facing an increase in same-day cancellations since a recent recommendation that people delay routine dental care. When you combine that with fewer hygiene recare appointments, it can leave your schedule looking bleak. Amol Nirgudkar gives three tips to fill your scheduling gaps with high-value patients.
August 26, 2020
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ADA urges dental benefit administrators to better communicate with practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has sent letters to dental benefit administrators urging them to address deficiencies in the system for eligibility and benefits verification.
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