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Experts chime in on mask shortage, protocols during COVID-19 outbreak
By Kevin Henry
It is hard to know what impact the novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease will continue to have over the days and weeks ahead, but dental professionals and all people need to know certain information to stay as safe as possible. DrBicuspid.com has compiled resources and statements on everything from proper mask usage to potential mask shortages.
March 3, 2020
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Patients got hepatitis, HIV from lax infection control, suit claims
By Melissa Busch
Three patients who claim they were infected with hepatitis C and HIV from dirty dental instruments are suing the public health clinics in Texas where they underwent procedures, according to a news report.
March 2, 2020
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One dental assistant's perspective of working for a DSO
By Kevin Henry
In this podcast, we talk to Judy Pacheco, a dental assistant who works for Aspen Dental in Massachusetts. We ask about some of the myths and questions that are out there about work conditions within a dental service organization (DSO) and why she chose to leave a general practice to work at Aspen.
March 2, 2020
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Is understaffing hurting your practice profits?
By Dr. James V. Anderson
With some forethought and balance to the daily workings of the practice, you should be able to have the right staffing for your unique and exceptional working environment. Here are some tips from Dr. James Anderson that can help achieve that balance.
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Do's and don'ts for improvements: Make improvements important
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Continual improvement only takes place when there is some level of focus. Try to find three things that you will improve in your practice in the next 30 days, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. They can be little things or big things, but continual improvement is one of the major keys to long-term success.
March 1, 2020
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Dental Assistants Recognition Week is underway
By Jennifer Hawley Price
Every year, we take a week in March -- Dental Assistants Recognition Week -- to celebrate the dental assistant. Dental assistants show up for their practice and patients every day to ensure patients have the safest dental visit possible.
March 1, 2020
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Texas DSO target of phishing attack that affects 46K patients
By Melissa Busch
Jefferson Dental Care Healthcare Management was struck by a phishing attack, forcing the Texas-based dental support organization (DSO) to begin notifying 45,748 patients that their personal health information may have been exposed.
February 27, 2020
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3 questions to drive 'yes' in your practice
By Dr. David Rice
When you ask these three questions (in sequence) and then simply stop talking, you will hear the secret recipe for every single patient who sits in your chair, writes Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com.
February 27, 2020
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Office manager headed to jail for stealing $250K from dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A dental office manager in Pennsylvania was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay approximately $250,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from her former employer, according to a news report.
February 27, 2020
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Dental practices hunted: How not to fall victim to hackers
By Melissa Busch
Healthcare organizations, including dental practices, have become the targets of choice for cybercriminals. Offices must step up their cybersecurity measures to prevent falling victim to hackers and cyberattacks.
February 27, 2020
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Blue Cross Blue Shield debuts value-based plan in Mass.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has partnered with 42 North Dental to expand its value-based payment model to dentistry.
February 26, 2020
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Numbers show steep drop of dentists in solo practices
By Theresa Pablos
The hemorrhaging of dentists from solo practice to dental service/support organizations (DSOs) doesn't appear to be stopping anytime soon. The number of dentists in solo practices has declined by 11% in the past 10 years, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
February 26, 2020
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