Dental Practice: Page 274

How did I contract multiple myeloma?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Dr. Alvin Danenberg announced to his blog readers in September that he'd been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. In this column, he raises questions every dental team member should ask themselves about the health risks they may face while serving their patients and their community.
November 27, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for being a good listener
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Listening is a difficult skill to master, especially in a busy practice. Listening involves more than just hearing what patients or fellow team members are saying, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. You also need to be aware of why they're saying it -- and be able to "hear" what they're not saying.
November 25, 2018
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Dental Care Alliance adds 13 Texas practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental support organization Dental Care Alliance has added 13 new affiliated offices in Texas.
November 20, 2018
Survey: Most U.S. dentists support adding dental to Medicare
By Tony Edwards
A majority of respondents to a survey of 20,000 U.S. dentists support adding dental coverage to Medicare, according to research from the ADA's Health Policy Institute and Oral Health America. The survey findings were presented at the recent American Public Health Association annual meeting.
November 20, 2018
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How do you get low-income smokers to go to the dentist?
By Lori Roniger
Smokers have an increased risk of oral disease but use dental healthcare at lower rates than nonsmokers, so researchers sought to understand the factors affecting dental care use in low-income smokers. They found that the issues involved went beyond cost to characteristics such as motivation and self-efficacy.
November 19, 2018
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
Coding case study: Midyear changes can impact your reimbursement
By Cindy Hartwell
If your practice accepts insurance, you've probably been faced with a situation in which the provider implements contractual changes. And sometimes, despite everyone's best efforts, you find yourself unprepared for the effect of this change to your reimbursement projections. Dental benefits analyst Cindy Hartwell with the California Dental Association's CDA Practice Support illustrates a case study of one such occurrence.
November 18, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for retaining patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Many practices today find it challenging to retain patients in the face of competition, changing insurance plans, and the effects of the internet. Because of this, it's imperative that practices employ effective strategies to retain patients so that their patient base remains strong and they always have a healthy influx of new patients, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
November 18, 2018
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6 tips for when your decision-making process is stressed
By Jen Butler, MEd
Research shows that stress can negatively affect your decision-making process, writes practice management consultant Jen Butler. So what can you do when faced with both stress and the need to make crucial decisions about your practice? Butler offers 6 tips to help.
November 15, 2018
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How practices can best manage inappropriate patient behaviors
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
Dr. Lisa Knowles addresses an important topic: managing -- and addressing -- inappropriate patient behaviors. As Dr. Knowles writes, these situations must be addressed with empathy and directness.
November 14, 2018
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Exercise and dental health are interlinked
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Alvin Danenberg, DDS, tells his patients that their gut and health are dependent on moving their body. But many of his patients don't know that even dental health is indirectly affected by healthy exercise. In his latest column, he outlines recent studies with a clear message about oral and overall health.
November 13, 2018
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MetLife again tops list of large-group dental carriers
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com brings you an updated list of the top five large-group dental carriers in the U.S. While it is no surprise that MetLife is the first company on the list, four of the five companies saw their total dental premiums drop from 2017 to 2018.
November 13, 2018
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Heartland Dental adds 6 new practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Heartland Dental said it has added six new practices in three U.S. states.
November 12, 2018
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