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Don't make these 3 mistakes when hiring an office manager
By Sally McKenzie
One key component in a practice's success is having a qualified office manager. But what do you do if your present office manager leaves or your practice has grown to where you need to hire one? Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers practice advice to help you avoid three common mistakes.
August 5, 2019
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Utah tops lists of states with most dentists per capita
By Theresa Pablos
Utah is the U.S. state with the most dentists per capita, according to new data from personal finance website WalletHub. Utah had three times more dentists per capita than the last-ranked state, Louisiana.
August 5, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for payments: Make treatment affordable
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Some practices wrongly assume that only a small portion of patients can afford elective treatment and, therefore, present cosmetic dentistry only to these select few. Many people are willing to pay for elective treatment if they are aware of all the available financial options, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his weekly Practice Success tip.
August 4, 2019
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Are dentists obligated to treat unvaccinated kids?
By Theresa Pablos
Are dentists obligated to treat children without vaccinations? This is a question that the staff of The Dentists Insurance Company hears frequently. They explored the ethical and legal considerations in the August issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association.
August 4, 2019
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CDA: Pause before postpayment chart review
By California Dental Association staff
Has your practice received a phone call from an insurance plan asking to conduct a postpayment chart review? Are you a contracted provider for that plan? The California Dental Association (CDA) provides an overview of this situation and recommends pausing before agreeing to a review if you are a noncontracted provider.
August 1, 2019
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Dentist fined after firing dental assistant for texting
By Theresa Pablos
A dentist from British Columbia has been ordered to pay roughly $5,500 after she fired a dental assistant for texting during a meeting. A Canadian agency ruled the offense did not qualify as just cause to not compensate the employee for her six years of service.
July 31, 2019
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Biological dentistry: Part 2 -- 10 questions to ask
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
In the conclusion of his series on biological dentistry, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg lists 10 questions he urges other practitioners and patients to ask a provider using the label biological dentist. Dr. Danenberg also offers his suggested answers to these questions and how they impact patient care.
July 30, 2019
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4 steps to more productive scheduling
By Dayna Johnson
The entire day of a dental practice revolves around the appointment schedule. Yet many practices experience chaotic days far too frequently. Dayna Johnson, founder of Rae Dental Management, offers some practical and productive scheduling tips for practices that use Dentrix.
July 29, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for consultations: Work on case presentation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It takes time for even the most experienced dentists to master case presentation skills. Case presentation has to be learned, practiced, and mastered if doctors are committed to taking the next step toward greater profitability. A little short-term frustration will be offset by long-term gains to the practice, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.
July 28, 2019
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What you need to know about service dogs at the office
By Theresa Pablos
A patient shows up at your dental office with a service dog -- what should you do? Dr. Robert Wilson Jr. explored the ethical and legal implications for patients with service animals in a feature published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 28, 2019
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Study finds dental visits decline with age
By Theresa Pablos
The number of dental visits decline as people age and dramatically drop after age 80, according to a new study. The researchers worry that the lack of preventive dental care could lead to tooth decay and loss for these patients.
July 25, 2019
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Hackers demand $10K from Fla. dentist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A ransomware attack on a Florida dental office instructed a local dentist to pay $10,000 to retrieve encrypted accounting files.
July 24, 2019
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