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How teledentistry will play into dental insurance benefits in 2021 and beyond
By Kevin Henry
What do dental practices and dental patients need to know about teledentistry as we head into 2021, especially when it comes to the insurance side of the equation? We sat down with Dr. Maria Kunstadter, founder of the TeleDentists, and Dr. Katina Spadoni, dental director at Anthem, to get answers to those questions and more about a technology that is now very much a part of the dental industry.
November 17, 2020
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How to flip your perspective on feedback
By Lynne Leggett
As a dental coach and a basketball coach, consultant Lynne Leggett has seen the difference between giving feedback to team members on a daily basis versus an irregular basis. What if we gave feedback in the dental practice the same way it is given on a basketball court? She explains what that means and how it could benefit your team.
November 17, 2020
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ADA responds to claim that HIV spreads via toothbrush sharing
By Melissa Busch
The head of an independent charity in the U.K. has been criticized after claiming that a person can get HIV by sharing an infected person's toothbrush, though the virus is not spread through saliva, according to news reports.
November 16, 2020
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ADA offers support for DOC Access Act
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has offered its support for a bipartisan Senate bill that would ban noncovered service contract provisions in dental and vision plans.
November 15, 2020
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How dental savings plans benefit patients and practices
By Kevin Henry
With unemployment numbers increasing in the U.S., more and more dental patients are losing their insurance. Dental savings plans could be a lifeline for those patients, benefiting their oral health while keeping your practice from losing them as patients. We chatted with Jenn Stoll of DentalPlans.com about trends in this area as we move closer to 2021.
November 15, 2020
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Delta Dental funding boosts oral healthcare for veterans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A number of Delta Dental companies across the U.S. have partnered with Dental Lifeline Network's Lifeline Heroes Challenge for Veterans campaign, which connects hundreds of veterans with volunteer dentists.
November 12, 2020
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The top 7 reasons dental insurance claims are rejected
By Steve Roberts
Now more than ever, it is important to submit complete and correct insurance claims, writes Steve Roberts. In this article, he provides seven common reasons why your dental practice's claims might be getting rejected and some steps you can take to expedite approval and payment.
November 10, 2020
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Delta Dental of Calif. delays fee structure changes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of California has delayed implementing a fee structure change that would better align reimbursement rates for certain providers with the market rate, according to the California Dental Association.
November 8, 2020
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How 2-way radios can improve clinic efficiency
By Dave McClintic
Dental practices often focus on ramping up their technology game, but what about using technology to boost the practice's communication habits as well? Dave McClintic discusses the benefits of two-way radios and how they may be even more valuable in the postpandemic practice.
November 4, 2020
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Virtudent, Guardian Life unveil teledentistry partnership
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Virtudent and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America have inked a collaboration under which Virtudent will provide teledentistry services to Guardian's 7 million members across the U.S.
October 28, 2020
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A dental HR expert on policies and workplace violence: What you need to know
By Tim Twigg
As a follow-up to a recent popular article, we talked with dental human resources expert Tim Twigg about what dentists and team members should know about the safety that should be afforded to them every day within their work environment.
October 27, 2020
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Why now is the perfect time to look at your malpractice insurance
By Dr. David Rice
Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, has a word of advice for all dentists: Know what is going on with your malpractice insurance and where you stand in the event it is needed. As he begins a series designed to educate dentists of all ages, he looks at the different needs of a young dentist versus one who has been in the industry for some time.
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