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Western Dental details launch of pediatric brand
By Tony Edwards
Aiming to increase access to care for pediatric patients, the dental service organization Western Dental recently announced the launch of a pediatric dentistry brand, Western Dental Kids. Western's chief dental officer tells DrBicuspid.com about the need to address access-to-care issues
August 13, 2018
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Record number of kids participate in Medicaid/CHIP
By Theresa Pablos
A record number of eligible children are participating in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), according to new data from Health Affairs. As of 2016, nearly 94% of eligible children were enrolled in the programs.
August 12, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for staff absences
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Summer is here and everyone -- including your staff -- is taking time off. This can cause some anxiety about things falling apart at the office, but there's no need to panic if you plan ahead, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Come up with a game plan for the times when every team member is absent, inform and train your staff, and make sure everyone is on the same page.
August 12, 2018
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10 practical ways to make your patients, team, and you happier
By Jen Butler, MEd
Sometimes Jen Butler is in the middle of a practice management consulting session and she'll notice that her clients sometimes forget why they got into patient care in the first place: the chance to help people and make them happy. She offers 10 practical ideas for when you find yourself in that rut.
August 9, 2018
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Report: Hawaii, Mass. top states with most dentists per capita
By Tony Edwards
Which U.S. state has the most dentists per capita? Which state has the highest percentage of adults who have not seen a dentist in the past year? A personal finance website gathered the data, and the per-capita results might surprise you.
August 8, 2018
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3 practical ways to create 5-star customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin explores practical ways you can improve your practice's customer service in his latest monthly column, based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs, an organization focused on the business of successful dentistry. This month, Dr. Levin shares ways you can create outstanding customer service.
August 8, 2018
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CDA Foundation to offer Calif. wildfire relief grants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation has established a disaster relief grant for dental professionals affected by the wildfires in California.
August 7, 2018
The future of dentistry is unconventional
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Up until now, dentistry has been conventional, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. However, he wonders if dentistry will be different in the future. In his latest column, Dr. Danenberg discusses how the conventional way of doing things may begin to embrace current unconventional ideas.
August 7, 2018
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Independent contractor or employee: What's the difference?
By William Barrett and Casey Gocel
It's a vexing question for practice owners: Is the new dentist joining your practice an independent contractor or an employee? The question isn't an academic one, as getting it wrong can result in severe financial penalties. William Barrett and Casey Gocel of the law firm Mandelbaum Salsburg illustrate the differences.
August 6, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for understanding your overhead
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Rent, insurance, and inventory may not be first on your list of concerns, but overhead is a key factor in any business, and dentistry is no exception. Dentists need to understand the different categories of overhead, how to assess and track them, and when and how to make adjustments, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. Only then will they be better able to create a successful financial model for their practices.
August 5, 2018
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Heartland adds 8 new practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Heartland Dental has added new practices in six U.S. states.
July 31, 2018
U.S. government commissions new report on oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. government has commissioned a new surgeon general's report on oral health. The new report will be the first update since the original, landmark report was published in 2000.
July 31, 2018
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