Dental Practice: Page 267

Legal Case: When the end of a lawsuit does not end the problem
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
In their latest Legal Cases column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc Leffler present a case in which a patient sued a dentist and also filed a complaint with the state dental board. Learn about the role a radiograph played in the case, how both the legal and disciplinary actions were resolved, and what you can do to help your practice avoid a similar situation.
March 10, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for promoting your implant services
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Given the huge number of edentulous people, most patients are likely to know someone who could benefit from implants. This service should get special attention during both the new patient orientation and appointments with existing patients. Creating greater awareness of implants can lead to referrals of family members, friends, and other acquaintances, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.
March 10, 2019
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How is your practice's diagnostic acceptance percentage?
By Curtis Marshall
If one dentist does twice as many crowns as another in the same practice, that means the one who did twice as many is more productive, right? Not so fast, writes Curtis Marshall of Dental Intelligence. Other factors need to be considered. He offers a look at the numbers to help you increase your practice's productivity.
March 7, 2019
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Don't let debt damage your practice
By Sally McKenzie
Debt is not just an issue for dentists fresh out of dental school. Midcareer dentists can have hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, which may be paralyzing their practice. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie has experience with practices in this kind of debt and offers practical ideas to help turn things around.
March 6, 2019
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What is functional dentistry?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
The term functional medicine is being used throughout the alternative medicine community. And now, there is a new term on the block: functional dentistry. Functional dentists see the body as an integrated human machine, in which anything affecting one part of the body will eventually affect all the other parts, Dr. Alvin Danenberg explains in his latest column.
March 5, 2019
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Arbitration decision forces Invisalign stores to close
By Tony Edwards
Medical device company Align Technology has announced that it will close its Invisalign stores after an arbitrator ruled that it violated its noncompete agreement with SmileDirectClub.
March 4, 2019
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OSAP launches new infection-control website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has launched a new website focused on dental education and certification for infection control.
March 3, 2019
Do's and don'ts for delegating for greater success
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As the practice's primary producer, you can raise production dramatically by delegating virtually all nonclinical responsibilities to staff members, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip. Just as important, delegation gives the practice greater flexibility in day-to-day operations, and it empowers team members to excel and take pride in their work.
March 3, 2019
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See the Dental Excellence Awards presented at Chicago Midwinter 2019
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com presented the Dental Excellence Award trophies at the recent Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting. The annual awards recognize outstanding new products and services.
February 25, 2019
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CDT code changes require practice flexibility: Part 1
By Christine Alfano
Navigating the changes in the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclatures (CDT codes) can be difficult for even the most organized dental practices. In the first of a two-part series, Christine Alfano of Vyne is here to help you stay on top of the changes.
February 25, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about life after dental school
By Theresa Pablos
CHICAGO - Dental school is great for learning the clinical skills dentists need to excel in their profession. But navigating life after school requires more than technical knowledge, according to Dr. Alan J. Acierno, CEO of dental service/support (DSO) organization DecisionOne Dental Partners. He shares some advice for dental students about life after graduation.
February 24, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for ensuring your new associate's success
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You want and need for your new associate to be a success. This begins with how you welcome this new team member to your staff. A new associate should be viewed as an asset to the dental team and the office. As the practice leader, you should make this clear in word and action, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
February 24, 2019
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