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What you need to know to pass a dental insurance claims audit
By Trey Tepichin
With spending on dental services rising and likely to continue increasing, the industry is becoming the target of Medicaid fraud control units. Trey Tepichin of Cloud Dentistry explains what an insurance claims audit involves, what the most common triggers are, and how you can thoroughly prepare your practice for one.
November 4, 2019
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Don't let the fear of fee increases haunt you
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Nobody wants to raise fees, but an appropriate schedule is needed for you to help meet your financial goals. Dr. James Anderson of eAssist explains that the best way to justify fee increases is to show patients the value you bring to each visit by letting them know all that you offer in services and care.
November 3, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for case acceptance: Make case presentation a priority
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Case acceptance plays a critical role in the success of a dental practice, but presenting a case requires more than explaining the diagnostic findings and subsequent recommendations, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes. He offers tips for presenting proposed treatments to patients to improve their oral health and your practice production.
November 3, 2019
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Virtual dentist network offers patients second opinions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Virtual care company TeleDentists now offers second opinions about dental procedures to patients.
October 31, 2019
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Petition: Maine dental board not enforcing amalgam law
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Three U.S. nonprofits have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the Maine Board of Dental Practice to ensure it is enforcing the state's fact sheet law about the mercury content in amalgam fillings.
October 31, 2019
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Podcast: Now is the time to upgrade your Windows operating system
By Kevin Henry
Microsoft will cease its extended support of Windows 7 operating system on January 14, 2020, possibly affecting a number of dental practices that haven't upgraded their software. In a podcast, compliance specialist Linda Harvey discusses why upgrading your Windows software will help ensure your practice stays HIPAA-compliant.
October 31, 2019
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'Orthodontic' pacifier misleading to consumers, suit claims
By Melissa Busch
Two Illinois women have filed a class-action lawsuit against the maker of an orthodontic pacifier for toddlers, claiming the company's deceptive marketing and packaging led them to believe that the product promotes good oral health.
October 31, 2019
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Receptionist sentenced for forging opioid prescriptions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former receptionist for a Harrisburg, PA, dentist has been sentenced to federal prison for forging opioid prescriptions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 29, 2019
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48 million U.S. adults skip needed dental care
By Theresa Pablos
About 1 in 5 working-age adults in the U.S. skip needed dental care each year, according to data from the ADA Health Policy Institute. This amounts to nearly 48 million adults who delay or forgo dental care, often for financial reasons.
October 29, 2019
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Patient challenges dentist's $4M suit against her for bad reviews
By Melissa Busch
A woman wants an Illinois court to dismiss a multimillion-dollar lawsuit that a dentist filed against her, claiming she wrote hundreds of negative online reviews and made false statements that have destroyed his reputation, according to court records.
October 29, 2019
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What you need to know about cyberattacks and your dental practice
By Debi Carr
Hackers are getting more sophisticated, and ransomware has become the most common type of cyberattack. Cybersecurity and privacy expert Debi Carr discusses the ways you can protect your practice and your data.
October 28, 2019
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The value in blogging for your practice website
By Dr. Mikaeya Kalantari
At one time, blogging was for fashion mavens and recipe creators, but that time is in the past. In today's world, if your small business does not have a strong blogging platform, you are leaving money on the table, Dr. Mikaeya Kalantari writes. She highlights four key benefits of blogging that dental practice owners should consider.
October 27, 2019
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