Dental Practice: Page 110

CDA applauds Medicare's move to cover some dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) "strongly supports" the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to expand coverage for medically necessary dental procedures.
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Dental insurance trends in the 5 most populated U.S. states
By Alex Dagostino
DentalInsurance.com released an analysis of dental insurance trends in the top five most populated states. Of those included in the analysis, the plans in Pennsylvania had the lowest average premium at $37.17 for single coverage.
November 3, 2022
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White dentists outearn Black dentists by about 30%
By Melissa Busch
Though dentists from other races and ethnicities in the U.S. make lower net incomes than their white colleagues, Black dentists earn the least, making about one-third less than white dentists, according to a study published in Health Services Research.
November 3, 2022
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HPI: Staffing shortages, patient demand are decreasing
By Alex Dagostino
Dental practices are contending with less busy schedules and lower patient demand, according to key findings from the ADA Health Policy Institute's Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry poll.
November 2, 2022
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Dealing with patient dissatisfaction and social media
By Dr. James V. Anderson
A negative online review can be damaging and embarrassing for a dental practice. Dr. James V. Anderson shares how to be proactive in addressing patient concerns.
November 2, 2022
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Ill. dentist sentenced to federal prison for fraud
By Alex Dagostino
A Chicago dentist faces 2.5 years in federal prison after allegedly collecting $1.2 million in medical care loans for dental work he never performed.
November 2, 2022
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Medicare finalizes paying for select dental services in 2023
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expanding access to dental care by finalizing payment for services deemed "integral to covered medical services," according to the Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule final rule that was released on November 1.
November 1, 2022
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How to coach patients to implement healthy habits
By Alex Dagostino
Many patients choose not to form healthy habits. While providers can help promote healthy habits, they may lack certain skills to effectively coach patients. Researchers proposed two coaching concepts in a discussion published recently in Patient Education and Counseling.
November 1, 2022
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Two-way radios can be effective in dental offices
By Stewart McClintic
To improve office communication, consider going old school with the use of two-way radios. Stewart McClintic outlines some of the benefits that a push-to-talk radio system can offer dental offices.
November 1, 2022
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COVID-19 restrictions led to overprescribed antibiotics
By Alex Dagostino
COVID-19 restrictions that prevented dentists from providing face-to-face care to patients led some dentists to overprescribe antibiotics for dental pain, a recent study by University of Manchester researchers has shown.
October 31, 2022
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DentaQuest and its DSO expand access in Florida
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medicaid dental benefits administrator DentaQuest and its affiliated dental support organization (DSO) Advantage Dental+ have opened four dental practices in three dental deserts in Florida.
October 31, 2022
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Do's and don'ts for practice marketing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If you're having trouble keeping your schedule full -- generally or at certain times of the year -- launch a mini-campaign to bring in new patients for professional whitening at a special price, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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