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Do's and don'ts for the summer: Don't take the summer off
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It's June and we've all got summer on the brain. Despite all the nice weather, you must maintain your focus as the practice leader and keep your team motivated, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Practices that can avoid playing hooky during the summer can avoid decline.
June 16, 2019
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Align Technology, Straumann end distribution talks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical device company Align Technology and Straumann Group have terminated discussions regarding a possible development and distribution agreement. As a result, Straumann will pay Align Technology $16 million as part of a patent settlement agreement announced in March.
June 13, 2019
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WVU to study lung disease prevention in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry has announced it will be conducting a new study on how dental professionals come into contact with vapors, gases, and airborne dusts that may cause lung disease and also ways to prevent it.
June 13, 2019
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Qualities of a safe workplace according to hygienists
By Theresa Pablos
What qualities make for a safety-focused dental practice? Nearly 400 hygienists shared their thoughts in a recently published study. Both the number of hours worked and number of patients seen per day had a big impact on perceived patient safety.
June 13, 2019
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Product news: MacPractice releases updated software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Software development firm MacPractice has released the latest version of its practice management and clinical software for Apple devices.
June 12, 2019
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How to build a case for medical reimbursement claims: Part 1
By Christine Taxin
Filing for reimbursement from medical insurers for dental procedures is a different process than filing for reimbursement from dental insurers. Dental practice consultant Christine Taxin explains how to build a case for medical reimbursement in the first of a two-part series.
June 12, 2019
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Calif. dentist charged with 75 counts of billing fraud
By Brian Casey
A California dentist has been charged with insurance fraud for submitting reimbursement claims to private insurance companies for dental work that allegedly was never performed. The dentist submitted claims for nearly $600,000 covering 623 root canals in 75 patients, according to state authorities.
June 12, 2019
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Product news: Insurance claim imaging system updated
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental insights company P&R Dental Strategies has released a new version of its high-resolution digital imaging system designed to capture images of radiographs, photographs, and paper documents, increasing insurance claim imaging efficiency.
June 11, 2019
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Tenn. dentist gets prison sentence for insurance fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist from Murfreesboro, TN, has been sentenced to 33 months in jail for insurance fraud.
June 9, 2019
Do's and don'ts for building lasting relationships with patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Ideally, patients view their dentists and dental team as trusted experts who will maintain their oral health. However, with the pace of the world today, building relationships is more challenging than ever before. Patients appreciate it when practices take interest in them as individuals and will be more inclined to remain loyal to a doctor and team they know and respect, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.
June 9, 2019
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Practice Rescue: Improve your recruiting process
By Laura Barnes, MBA
When a team member leaves, too often the practice is left scrambling to fill the spot, which can lead to hiring the wrong person. Laura Barnes of Custom Dental Solutions walks you through steps to improve your recruiting process.
June 6, 2019
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Darby Dental announces partnership with software company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Darby Dental Supply has announced a partnership with technology company CareStack.
June 5, 2019
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