Dental Practice: Page 205

Can unbiased hiring help fix the pay gap?
By Theresa Pablos
October 21 is Latina equal pay day -- the day when the average annual pay for Latina women working full-time equals what white, non-Hispanic men earned the year prior. To mark the event, we spoke with DentalPost CEO Tonya Lanthier, RDH, about pay gaps and the importance of diverse dental teams.
October 20, 2021
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Second Opinion: Data needed now for dental Medicare plan
By Dr. Margaret Scarlett
Political lobbying around Medicare dental benefits misses one key point: Seniors need dental benefits now. In this Second Opinion piece, Dr. Margaret Scarlett writes why data collection is essential to creating an immediate program that works for Medicare beneficiaries and small business dentists.
October 20, 2021
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4th dental therapy program in U.S. launches in Minn.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The fourth dental therapy program in the U.S. has launched at Minnesota State University, Mankato, indicating a growing demand for these professionals, according to a story published on October 15 by Pew Charitable Trusts.
October 19, 2021
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Patients see the dentist less often after a hospital stay
By Hannah Welk
Patients are less likely to visit a dentist after a hospital stay, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. They are slightly less likely to undergo certain types of dental procedures, including periodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery services.
October 19, 2021
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Dental Practice Made Simple: How much cash do you need?
By Theresa Pablos
Dental practices typically don't have to think about cash in the way they think about losing a team member or an unhappy patient. But having enough cash on hand can ensure the success and longevity of a practice, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple.
October 19, 2021
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Hygienists brace to battle dentists over practice laws
By Giles Bruce
This year, the Illinois Legislature considered measures to allow hygienists to clean the teeth of certain patients without a dentist. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers, the proposals seemed doomed. The situation is indicative of legislative dynamics around the U.S.
October 19, 2021
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Technology Focus: RevenueWell built a better phone system
By Theresa Pablos
RevenueWell Phone is a new digital phone system that will make you want to drop your landline if you haven't already. RevenueWell's chief technology officer, Max Longin, shows off the design in the latest Technology Focus episode.
October 18, 2021
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Study: Dentists should limit use of physical restraints for kids
By Melissa Busch
Though caregivers of pediatric dental patients reported mixed feelings about the use of physical restraints, they should be reserved for exceptional circumstances, according to a study published recently in JDR Clinical & Translational Research.
October 17, 2021
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Do's and don'ts for increasing services
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Introducing a new service into a dental practice can be a great way to boost revenue -- if it's done right. Make sure to plan for adding new services so that you can avoid confusion and properly introduce patients to all that your practice has to offer, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
October 17, 2021
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ADEA supports adding dental benefit to Medicare
By Melissa Busch
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has come out in support of adding a dental benefit to Medicare. A month ago, the ADEA told lawmakers that adding coverage under Medicare Part B, which is part of a U.S. congressional budget proposal, would be problematic.
October 14, 2021
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OraPharma launches periodontal disease app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OraPharma has launched MyPerioHealth, an educational app designed to allow patients and dental professionals to quickly review stages and grades of periodontal disease on a cellphone or tablet together at the point of care.
October 13, 2021
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New England Family Dentistry to implement Overjet's AI
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New England Family Dentistry plans to begin implementing Overjet's artificial intelligence (AI) platform at more than 50 dental clinics in New England.
October 13, 2021
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