Patient Communication: Page 147

NY attorney general scrutinizes CareCredit practices

By Donna Domino

Six dental practices are among 10 healthcare providers being investigated for alleged predatory lending practices involving GE Money's CareCredit service. The probe calls into question a financing option that has become increasingly popular during the economic recession.

August 12, 2010

Survey: U.S. dentists' income trends improving

By Laird Harrison

In an ADA survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. dentists, a narrow majority reported either stable or increasing income for the first quarter of 2010, compared to the previous quarter.

August 2, 2010

Delta Dental launches Spanish-language website

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Spanish-language speakers can now more easily find up-to-date oral health information and personal benefit details, thanks to an updated website launched by a group of Delta Dental companies.

July 29, 2010

Summer vacation or dental work?

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

These days it seems everyone is looking for an excuse to take a vacation from dentistry.

July 19, 2010

ZocDoc gets $15M infusion

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

ZocDoc, a website where patients can search a database of dentists and doctors and make appointments by grabbing time slots vacated by last-minute cancellations, has garnered $15 million in funding, the company announced

July 13, 2010

Recession takes a toll on Ariz. dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The number of dentists in Arizona has declined significantly in recent years, with more than 100 dental offices in the Phoenix area reportedly closing last year alone, according to a story in the Phoenix Business Journal.

July 8, 2010

Dental procedures auctioned on new websites

By Laird Harrison

Going once, going twice, sold! A new implant for $999 to the patient with the missing second molar. That's more or less the vision behind two websites where patients can bid what they want for dental and medical services and pick the best offer from competing practices.

June 30, 2010

Liptak names new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Liptak Dental Services has named dental industry veteran Kenny Schwing as its CEO.

June 28, 2010

Ask Marty: What's your opinion of websites that help dentists advertise for new patients?

By Dr. Marty Jablow

A: There are many reliable companies that can help advertise your practice. Unfortunately, there are many unreliable companies also. So here are some things to look for.

June 23, 2010

U.S. Senate nixes extension of Medicaid supplements

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Senate voted June 16 against a bill that would have extended COBRA and increased Medicaid payments to the states.

June 16, 2010

3M ESPE launches blog

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE has launched a blog, Dental Insights, in which Keith Haig, director of marketing and professional relations for 3M ESPE, discusses trends and news in the dental industry.

June 15, 2010

Dental Care Alliance selects Demandforce D3

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental Care Alliance has chosen Demandforce D3 from Demandforce as its patient communication software system.

May 23, 2010

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