Dental Practice: Page 264

Patient communication improves perio treatment outcomes
By Tony Edwards
Talking with patients about their periodontal disease risk may encourage them to become active participants in their oral care, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
April 28, 2019
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SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit in Ala. can proceed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge ordered on April 17 that SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit against the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama can proceed. However, some of the lawsuit's claims, including those against the dental board members in a nonofficial capacity, have been thrown out.
April 21, 2019
Do's and don'ts for keeping control of overhead
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Keeping control of overhead is as important as increasing production, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip. By focusing on overhead and keeping it within or below an acceptable range, practices will almost immediately have an understanding of their current state and know what to do to improve performance.
April 21, 2019
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Infographic: Best states for children's dental health 2019
By Theresa Pablos
Iowa is the best U.S. state for children's dental health in 2019, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub ranked all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia based on 33 indicators of oral and overall health.
April 21, 2019
2016 08 01 15 44 13 62 Diverse Children 400
Dentsply Sirona sells Futuredontics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply Sirona has announced the sale of dental marketing services and software company Futuredontics to investment firm Congdon Street.
April 18, 2019
Dentist among 60 charged with opioid prescription abuse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist is among the 60 people who were charged with the illegal prescription and distribution of opioids and other narcotics and also healthcare fraud on April 17, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
April 17, 2019
Second Opinion: Should your practice be concerned about the measles outbreaks?
By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in the number of measles cases in 2019, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In this Second Opinion column, hygienist Corinne Jameson-Kuehl writes that dental practitioners need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles to prevent its spread within the dental office and the community.
April 17, 2019
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Empathy is the missing link in patient care
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Could paying attention to one aspect of healthcare increase a patient's chances of recovery? What if this were not some new technology or device but rather taking the time to listen to your patients and understand their feelings? Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg suggests empathy might be a key to helping patients heal.
April 16, 2019
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Affordable Care, Western Dental move up on DSO list
By Theresa Pablos
Western Dental and Affordable Care were the biggest movers in DrBicuspid.com's twice-a-year update of the largest dental service/support organizations (DSOs) in the U.S. How did the other DSOs rank? Find out in our updated list.
April 16, 2019
2016 09 15 14 21 56 951 Dental Team 400
Dental infections cost Texas $1.7B, 196 lives
By Theresa Pablos
Hospital admissions charges because of nontraumatic dental infections cost Texas $1.7 billion over 10 years, according to a new analysis of inpatient hospital data. These infections also cost nearly 200 Texans their lives.
April 14, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for practice communication: Promote effective communication
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As the practice leader, you are responsible for keeping team members informed and inspired, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. Outline the day's schedule in the morning meeting, frequently thank and compliment staff, or give encouragement when challenges arise, he advises. Just make sure that every interaction is clear and positive.
April 14, 2019
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
New-patient interview aids treatment acceptance
By Sally McKenzie
New patients want to know that your practice is interested in their oral health, not just trying to get them to accept expensive treatments. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie suggests conducting a new-patient interview to learn what they like and don't like about their oral health.
April 8, 2019
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