Dental Practice: Page 152

Do DSOs improve access to care?

By Melissa Busch

The growth of dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S. does not appear to correlate to improved access to care, according to a commentary published on February 8 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

February 8, 2023

OraPharma to pay $100K to settle false Medicare claim case

By Melissa Busch

Oral health product firm OraPharma has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve claims that incentive compensation it paid to account managers, who were also dental hygienists, resulted in the submission of false claims to Medicare, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

February 8, 2023

Roland DGA switches up its leadership team

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Roland DGA has announced three key changes to its leadership team.

February 7, 2023

How to tell patients that dental care is a need (not a want)

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Patients need preventive and restorative care. However, when times are tough, they may not have the funds to pay for dental care. Dr. James V. Anderson offers tips on how to communicate with patients who are hesitant about accepting treatment.

February 7, 2023

What dentists can expect to face in the next 6 months

By Melissa Busch

Looking ahead at the next six months, dentists expect staffing to be one of their top challenges followed by inflation, expenses, and insurance issues, which were the same problems cited the previous year, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.

February 6, 2023

Do's and don'ts for generating greater practice success

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

There are many pathways to success, and you must be intentional about finding your own way. As always, your top priority is offering excellent clinical care, but you must also pay attention to the business side of things, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin.

February 5, 2023

Week in Review: Congrats to the 2023 Cuspies winners | Best and worst states for dental health | New links for oral health, brain health

By Theresa Pablos

February 3, 2023

Oral surgeon who fought vaccine order continues battle in RI

By Melissa Busch

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon who filed a complaint against Rhode Island after he was forced to stop practicing for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine compliance order is fighting to keep his legal battle alive.

February 2, 2023

What dentists need to know about HIPAA storage requirements

By Jerry Dilk

Patients expect privacy from their dentist, including compliance with HIPAA for their sensitive personal information. Senior Consultant for Information Governance Jerry Dilk breaks down the basics of HIPAA for dental professionals.

February 1, 2023

Dental hygienist responsibilities in coding dental claims

By Estela Vargas and Belle DuCharme

While most dental hygienists cannot legally diagnose dental disease, they still have a legal responsibility to properly code what they do. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares tips for coding common dental hygiene treatments.

January 31, 2023

CDA reminds dental employers about importance of meal and rest breaks

By Amerigo Allegretto

The California Dental Association (CDA) is reminding dentist employers about the importance of complying with employee meal and rest break rules following the state's recent clarification about monetary compensation for employees who are not afforded such breaks.

January 30, 2023

Cuspies 2023 winners showcase diversity of dentistry

By Theresa Pablos and Melissa Busch

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Cuspies awards. The people, products, and events that took home a trophy reflect the increasingly global and demographic diversity of the profession, as well as the mental health toll experienced by many dental professionals.

January 30, 2023

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