Patient Communication: Page 150

Milestone Scientific reports 29% jump in 2009 revenues

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

For its 2009 fiscal year, Milestone Scientific reported revenues of $8.55 million, a 29% increase over revenues of $6.6 million for the previous fiscal year. For the year (end-December 31, 2009), net loss totaled $1.53 million, up from a net loss of $1.19 million a year ago.

March 10, 2010

ADA: Dentists' incomes dropped 5% in 2009

By Laird Harrison

Dentists' net incomes fell 5% in 2009, according to a new ADA survey. But buried in the statistics were some grounds for optimism. And tough-minded dentists who stick to the basics are doing just fine, according to an accountant who specializes in dental practices.

March 10, 2010

D4D unveils E4D podcast channel on iTunes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

D4D Technologies is now offering E4D podcasts for download on iTunes, the company announced. Through the podcasts, mobile users can stay up-to-date on the latest news about E4D and learn about D4D's activities in CAD/CAM dentistry.

March 9, 2010

All you need is love

By Alan Goldstein, DMD

My hygienist confronted me in last week's staff meeting -- and she was right.

March 7, 2010

Economy dampens National Dentex's 2009 sales

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Citing the weak global market, National Dentex reported sales of $161 million for fiscal 2009, down 6.1% from sales of $171.6 million in 2008. Net income for 2009 rose to $5.8 million, compared to a net loss of $877,000 in the previous fiscal year.

March 4, 2010

CDA launches website for conventions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) has launched a user-friendly website for dental professionals with information on all aspects of its biannual meetings.

March 3, 2010

Dos and don'ts for patient communication

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Every patient interaction involves communication. Many practices implement scripting but only for targeted systems, such as case presentation. But using scripts for every routine conversation generates the best results for practices in terms of excellent customer service and increased patient referrals.

February 28, 2010

U.S. House to debate insurance antitrust

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. House of Representatives appears likely to consider repealing the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which exempts health and malpractice insurance companies from federal antitrust regulations. Reps. Tom Perriello (D-VA) and Betsy Markey (D-CO) have been saying since February 3 that they plan to introduce such legislation.

February 18, 2010

Delta Dental raises oral health awareness in kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A group of Delta Dental companies has launched several new tools to educate kids on oral health. The children's dental cavity risk quiz, accessible on Delta Dental's children's Web site, is just one of the many free educational resources Delta Dental now provides.

February 17, 2010

National Benefits Consulting launches new Web sites

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

National Benefits Consulting has launched two new Web sites developed to provide consumers with more information about their dental and health discount plans. The new Web sites come on the heels of a name change late last year.

February 10, 2010

Survey: U.S. dentists' income still declining

By Laird Harrison

U.S. dentists' income continued to slide through the third quarter of 2009, the fifth straight quarter of decline, according to a survey by the ADA. But it doesn't have to be that way, according to an accountant who specializes in dental practices.

February 10, 2010

Economy dampens Nobel Biocare's Q4 sales

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Citing the first-ever dental implant market decline due to the global economic crisis, Nobel Biocare reported net sales of 156 million euros ($214 million U.S.) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, down 4.5% compared to the same quarter a year ago.

February 9, 2010

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