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Want to improve dental education? Make it a game

By Theresa Pablos

Adding game-like quizzes to dental school courses may improve learning outcomes. A recent study found dental students who took mobile quizzes during class had more motivation to learn and greater course satisfaction.

August 20, 2019

5 ways to design a scroll-stopping social media ad

By Dr. Mikaeya Kalantari

You probably see ads for dental and other healthcare practices when you are scrolling through your social media feeds, writes Dr. Mikaeya Kalantari. She offers five ways your practice can take advantage of these opportunities, from storytelling to special offers.

August 20, 2019

Orthodontist indicted on fraud, bribery charges

By Melissa Busch

A well-known orthodontist in Arkansas has been charged with 15 counts of fraud and wire fraud on charges that he allegedly paid bribes to and performed free dental work for a former state senator in exchange for legislation that benefited his dental clinics.

August 19, 2019

Acquisition creates 1st transatlantic dental group

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Investment firm Jacobs Holding announced plans on August 19 to acquire North American Dental Group and create the first transatlantic dental group.

August 19, 2019

Do's and don'ts for reactivating patients: Improve patient retention

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

In the past, the loss of patients could be easily overcome by a higher level influx of new patients. For today's dental practices to remain strong, they need to retain a higher level of their patient base, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. When patients become overdue or inactive, implement a reactivation system, he advises.

August 18, 2019

SD practice closure under investigation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The closure of a dental practice in Huron, SD, that offered membership plans is being investigated by the state's Division of Consumer Protection.

August 15, 2019

U.S. Oral Surgery Management partners with Atlanta practices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Management services company U.S. Oral Surgery Management has partnered with Oral & Facial Surgery Associates, a practice with three locations in the Atlanta area.

August 14, 2019

VA updates dental disability rating schedule

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its disability rating schedule for dental and oral conditions.

August 14, 2019

Brexit contributing to U.K.'s dentist shortage

By Theresa Pablos

The U.K. has a shortage of dentists, and Brexit may be partly to blame. New data show the number of international dentists applying to practice in the U.K. has fallen sharply in the three years since the country voted to leave the European Union.

August 13, 2019

Do's and don'ts for planning: Build a 5-year plan for your practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Developing a five-year plan is one of the most powerful things that you can do for your practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. It's creating a realistic plan about where you want your practice and personal life to be in five years with enjoyment and success along the way.

August 11, 2019

New Anthem tool helps bridge the medical-dental divide

By Theresa Pablos

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has launched an online tool that gives dentists access to a patient's medical history and current prescriptions. The tool is the first step to better integrate dentists into Anthem's medical ecosystem.

August 11, 2019

Dental Intelligence acquires online scheduling company

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental software developer Dental Intelligence has acquired LocalMed, an online scheduling company for dental practices.

August 7, 2019

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