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AADR: Obama stints on dental research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. President Barack Obama's proposed budget doesn't adequately fund dental research, according to the American Association for Dental Research (AADR). The president has proposed a 3.5% increase to $32.1 billion in the overall budget of the National Institutes of Health, but some of the institutes would get more money than others, with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research only slated for a 2.5% raise to $423.5 million, the organization said.
February 1, 2010
Cigna offers song and puzzle on dental site
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A song by singing doctor "DocRock," a dental Sudoku puzzle, and other fun activities are some of the new additions to Cigna's Online Dental Toolkit for Parents and Children. The website is designed to educate parents and children about the importance of oral health, and the updates are timed to coincide with National Children's Dental Health Month, which began February 1.
February 1, 2010
Wis. weighs options for improving access to care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wisconsin currently has enough dentists to meet the state's demand for access to quality dental services, although access for low-income and uninsured individuals remains a challenge in some areas, according to a new report commissioned by the Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA).
January 19, 2010
Dental groups fight 'Cadillac' insurance tax
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Several major dental organizations have joined a coalition opposing a proposed tax on expensive U.S. health insurance plans.
January 13, 2010
Ask Marty: How does Lighthouse PLZ stack up against the other patient communication systems?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: You cannot go wrong with the Lighthouse PLZ patient communication system from Lighthouse Practice Management Group.
December 27, 2009
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Curve Dental launches Web-based dental software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Curve Dental this week released Curve Hero, a Web-based alternative to dental software "designed for simple operation, lifestyle flexibility and better business value," the company said.
December 17, 2009
Smile Reminder extends Xtend Platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smile Reminder is set to release six new features from its Xtend Platform, an array of external communication and patient acquisition tools intended to increase the efficiency and profitability of dental practices.
November 23, 2009
Dos and don'ts for investing in technology
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The economy is starting to show signs of recovery. With this feeling of hope, you shouldn't rush out and buy that $50,000 piece of equipment -- just yet. Investing in technology can greatly enhance your practice, but it must be the correct technology for you and your practice.
November 15, 2009
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Dos and don'ts for practice success
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
After a period of economic decline, it's not uncommon for practices to feel somewhat complacent. As the economy continues to recover, it is important for doctors to prepare for increased patient flow. Now is the time to review systems and make necessary improvements.
November 8, 2009
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Dos and don'ts for overhead control
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
To run a successful dental practice, the dentist must effectively handle expenses. Uncontrolled overhead can have a devastating effect on a practice's cash flow. Excessive overhead not only jeopardizes the success of the dental practice but threatens the dentist's financial security as well.
November 1, 2009
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Smile Reminder introduces messaging platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patient communication service Smile Reminder has launched ZubuMail, the first of a series of features it is developing for its new Extend Platform.
October 5, 2009
Dentists' incomes rose before recession
By Laird Harrison
Whatever the effects of the current recession, a new report from the ADA suggests that U.S. dentists enjoyed a remarkably steady uptick in income throughout the first seven years of the decade.
October 4, 2009
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