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The value and use of diagnosis codes in the dental practice
By David DePorter, DDS
The use of ICD-10 diagnosis codes in dental practice is still in the infancy period, according to Dr. David DePorter. However, the growing use is directly related to increases in government-related dental benefits programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare. Dr. DePorter has some advice to share on the potential benefits of diagnosis code use in the dental practice.
September 17, 2020
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3 production targets your practice needs to hit
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In times of crisis, the dental practice must focus on both short-term survival and long-term success. This means that production becomes the single most important factor in terms of day-to-day operations, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. In this article, he gives three production targets on which to focus your efforts and boost your bottom line.
September 15, 2020
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A practice concierge: What does that mean, and is now the time to have one?
By Gerilyn Alfe, DMD, MBA, and Fred Joyal
Would a practice concierge benefit your practice? Do you know what one does and how this role could help as you continue to rebound from the COVID-19 disruption? Dr. Gerilyn Alfe and Fred Joyal dive into the benefits of the practice concierge and why this person could solve some of your practice's production dilemmas.
September 13, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for team communication
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
During this time, there will be lots of changes and upheaval in your practice. It is crucial that you and your team are on the same page. The only way you can do this is to stay in constant communication about everything going on in the practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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Ask the Dentrix Expert: How do I find the number of total active patients?
By Dayna Johnson
How can a dental team member or dentist find the current number of total active patients in the practice? Dayna Johnson, a certified Dentrix trainer and founder of Novonee.com, offers some ideas and advice.
September 9, 2020
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How to overcome the 'pandemic plateau' in your practice
By Dr. James V. Anderson
What are some of the issues and challenges slowing down growth in dental practices as they continue to recover from the COVID-19 disruption? Dr. James Anderson looks at them and offers solutions that can help the business side of the dental practice continue to climb.
September 9, 2020
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Oregon Dental Association endorses iCoreRx
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Oregon Dental Association has endorsed the electronic prescription software program iCoreRx from iCoreConnect.
September 8, 2020
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DTA, Lanmark360 offer videos that engage patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) and Lanmark360 have released more social media videos that help dentists better engage with patients.
September 8, 2020
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Dental teams not at risk of getting COVID-19 at work, study finds
By Melissa Busch
Public health dentists and dental assistants in Italy who treated patients while the COVID-19 pandemic ran rampant did not appear to develop the disease, according to an article published on September 3 in Oral Diseases.
September 8, 2020
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Clearing up the WHO chaos with clear patient communication
By Dr. Margaret Scarlett
In the wake of the recent statement from the World Health Organization (WHO), there are three critical messages dental practices need to convey to their patients, writes Dr. Margaret Scarlett. She discusses those messages, as well as why it's so important to alleviate fears while practicing safe dentistry in the time of COVID-19.
September 7, 2020
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Why big trouble may be on the horizon for Medicaid patients
By Melissa Busch
The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to about one-fifth of Medicaid providers in private practice disenrolling from the U.S. program that serves patients with limited income by the end of 2020, according to new data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
September 7, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for managing change
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A new style of practice performance will be necessary in the recovery phase from COVID-19. The key word is resiliency: People and practices that are resilient and flexible will bounce back much faster than others, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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