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The dentist will see you now: Primary care at the dental clinic
By Theresa Pablos
Could the dental office become a one-stop shop for oral and primary healthcare? The ADA Health Policy Institute evaluated the feasibility of incorporating some primary care tasks at the dental office. The idea may be more popular than you might think.
December 19, 2018
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Congratulations to DrBicuspid.com's 2018 Dental Excellence Award winners
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products in dentistry. Awards will be presented at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting in February.
December 19, 2018
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Want to improve teens' oral hygiene? Text them
By Theresa Pablos
If you want your teenage patients to brush and floss regularly, you may want to text them. In a new study, teenage orthodontics patients who received daily text reminders showed remarkably improved oral hygiene within a few weeks.
December 18, 2018
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3 reasons why your practice should accept electronic payments
By Rebecca Farrington
Patients who are frustrated with a practice's billing processes may decide to find a new dental home, according to recent research. How can your practice ensure this doesn't happen? Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners suggests accepting electronic payments. She offers three reasons why your practice should consider this option.
December 17, 2018
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CareCredit now integrates with Dentrix
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein and CareCredit have announced the integration of CareCredit's financing tool into the Dentrix and Easy Dental practice management software programs.
December 16, 2018
'Hope for the future' drives orthodontic decision-making
By Lori Roniger
How do potential patients and their families make decisions about undergoing orthodontic treatment? The process can be complicated, in part because of the treatment's expense and largely cosmetic status, as well as the involvement of mental health factors. Researchers interviewed orthodontic patients to learn more.
December 16, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for collections: Make getting paid less painful
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Just as with any business, one of the main reasons you run a dental practice is to make money. So it's illogical that you would wait long periods of time to collect payments or, even worse, not get paid at all. Collecting a debt can be uncomfortable, but avoidance isn't the answer, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Create an effective collections plan and stick to it.
December 16, 2018
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New law provides $32M in funding for U.S. oral health programs
By Tony Edwards
The Action for Dental Health Act became law on December 11, 2018, after stalling for more than 18 months in the U.S. Congress. The law funds oral health promotion and disease prevention program and also aims to increase access to care in underserved communities. It is cited by both the ADA and Oral Health America as a victory for dentistry and public health.
December 13, 2018
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Hiring an associate should be rewarding
By Cindy Bickers
Is your practice at a point where you are considering adding an associate? It's a process that can lead to additional practice growth and satisfaction, but it also is a big step with many stages to consider. Cindy Bickers, manager of Henry Schein Nationwide Dental Opportunities, details the practical steps, some of which you may not have considered before.
December 13, 2018
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DentaQuest launches new payment model with Texas DSO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentaQuest has entered into an agreement in Texas to administer a contract in the state's Medicaid program with dental service organization (DSO) Brident Dental using a value-based care and payment model.
December 12, 2018
Are periodontists where they're needed? Yes and no
By Lori Roniger
Where are the periodontists? As the number of people with periodontitis continues to increase in the U.S., are periodontal specialists located where they're most needed? To find out, researchers examined the geographic proximity of periodontal offices throughout the U.S. to the homes of the people who need their care.
December 12, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for answering patient calls: Use the phone to your advantage
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The telephone is your practice's main connection for bringing in new patients. Your front desk coordinator must always use answering the phone as an opportunity to welcome new callers enthusiastically, build value for the practice, gather information, and schedule an appointment, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
December 9, 2018
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