Dental Practice: Page 237

Dentist sued, allegedly set girl's mouth on fire

By Melissa Busch

The family of a 5-year-old girl filed a lawsuit on January 2 against a Las Vegas dentist, claiming he set the child's mouth on fire during a routine dental procedure that left her with injuries that may be permanent, according to news reports.

January 5, 2020

Why training is critical for your practice in 2020

By Dana Salisbury

Creating a culture of learning and an empowered team will reduce your stress, increase the longevity of your team, and ultimately increase your patients' experiences in the practice, writes Dana Salisbury of management consulting firm Productive Dentist Academy. She explains why training for your practice is key and offers tips to determine what kind is right for your team.

January 5, 2020

Do's and don'ts for dental insurance: Make dental insurance work for you

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Many of the larger dental insurance plans have so many customers that they can dictate reimbursements to dental practices with little to no pushback. This can be frustrating, but dental insurance is an integral part of how your practice delivers care, and practices must adopt new strategies and techniques to remain successful, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.

January 5, 2020

Gaidge integrates with topsOrtho software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Data solutions company Gaidge will integrate its analytics software with topsOrtho orthodontic practice management software via the Platform One portal.

January 2, 2020

The new decade's dental practice could look like this

By Alon Ganon

Dentists one day may become vertically integrated to service the mouth and also design and manufacture the hardware needed in their own dental practices, writes information systems consultant Alon Ganon. He shares a vision of how dental practices could operate with advanced technology in this new decade.

January 2, 2020

Ore. school gets $2M for dental therapist pilot project

By Melissa Busch

The Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies in Oregon has received $2 million in funding for a pilot project to determine the feasibility of adding dental therapists to dental care teams and the best way to train them.

January 2, 2020

Former dental office manager accused of stealing $96K

By Melissa Busch

A former office manager at a dental practice in Utah has been charged for allegedly stealing $96,000 from her employer, according to news reports. She reportedly used the money to pay for personal expenses, including rent, food, and bail money for another unrelated criminal case.

January 2, 2020

6 resolutions for a new decade

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

As we start a new decade, there are so many things to be thankful for in our lives. It is also the time to look at some resolutions for the next 10 years. Dr. Sheri Doniger shares six resolutions to consider for yourself and your practice.

January 2, 2020

Podcast: What to know about vaping in 2020

By Kevin Henry

As we enter into a new decade, one recent trend continues to make its mark: vaping. But what does this mean for dental practices? How should they talk to their patients about the effects of vaping? In this podcast, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, discusses some simple ways that dental professionals can address the issue of vaping with their patients.

January 1, 2020

5 ways to increase hygiene profitability in 2020

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Other than the doctor, dental hygiene is the only other significant production center in most dental practices. In his monthly column from the Dental Business Study Club, Dr. Roger P. Levin explains five ways to increase your hygiene profitability in the new year.

January 1, 2020

Interesting DSO statistics, trends you should know

By Dr. Anthony Stefanou

If you don't keep a close eye on what happenings with direct service organizations (DSOs), you may be left behind, notes Dr. Anthony Stefanou of Connect the Dents. He presents the latest trends of DSOs in the U.S.

January 1, 2020

How to blog your way to new patients in 2020

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Blogging should be an essential part of your strategic marketing plan and an addition to your website, according to Dr. James Anderson. He explains the benefits of having a blog and shares some advice on blogging to attract new patients in 2020.

January 1, 2020

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