Dental Practice: Page 283

Do's and don'ts for making changes: Be open to change
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentistry continues to evolve, especially on the business side. To be successful in today's competitive environment, dentists will need to make improvements to their clinical services, technology, management protocols, and marketing systems, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 9, 2020
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Dentist gets prison for illegal prescriptions, Medicare fraud
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Missouri was sentenced to 18 months in prison for making false statements to Medicare and illegally issuing prescriptions for narcotic opioid drugs without a legitimate medical purpose. The dentist provided about 14,000 units of antianxiety and opioid drugs to a woman he had a personal relationship with for more than 10 years.
February 6, 2020
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Why is a morning huddle important?
By Lynne Leggett
As a dental coach/consultant, Lynn Leggett hears similar complaints from dentists across the U.S. They typically revolve around the "team" not being on the same page. She frequently responds with a question: "Do you have a morning huddle?" She discusses why a morning huddle is so important.
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Henry Schein sets dates for dental webinars
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein Practice Services has unveiled its schedule of educational webinars for dentists, specialists, and people aspiring to join the profession.
February 5, 2020
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Former Mo. dental clinic owner-husband gets prison term
By Wayne Forrest
A former Missouri dental clinic owner was sentenced to prison for his role in a fraud scheme with his co-owner wife involving their clinics. She has already been sentenced to prison for multiple fraud schemes totaling more than $1 million in Medicaid payments, failing to pay payroll taxes, and collecting ineligible unemployment benefits.
February 5, 2020
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3 tips for marketing teeth whitening on social media
By Daniel Lewis
About 38 million adults used teeth whiteners in 2019, and the market is expected to grow annually. It's time you use patients' quest for bright smiles to grow your practice. Daniel Lewis, the public relations manager for Ultradent Products, shares tips for marketing teeth whitening on social media for your practice.
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Oral surgeon loses license to settle heart infection claims
By Melissa Busch
A New Jersey oral surgeon has agreed to a five-year license suspension to resolve allegations that lax infection-control practices at his office led to 15 patients contracting the bacterial heart infection endocarditis, including one who subsequently died.
February 4, 2020
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8 steps to help turn around a failing practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental practices are just like any other business. They can have steady growth, experience ups and downs, or be in a downward spiral. Sometimes, a practice can fall so far down that it's in danger of going out of business. In his monthly column from the Dental Business Study Club, Dr. Roger P. Levin details the steps to turn around a severely challenged practice.
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How does your practice score on this hygiene challenge?
By Kathy Edwards, RDH
By now, you have determined your practice growth goals for 2020. Hopefully, you're focusing on the untapped potential in specific areas of your dental practice. Practice consultant Kathy Edwards, RDH, of Burkhart Dental Supply serves up a challenge to see if your hygiene department is healthy.
February 4, 2020
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U.S. dental spending hits historic high of $136B
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. dental spending reached an all-time high of $136 billion in 2018, representing 3.7% of total health spending in the country, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
February 3, 2020
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New wave of phone scams target dentists in Calif.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A phone fraud scheme targeting dentists in California has resurfaced. The Dental Board of California is again warning dentists about a phone fraud scheme that involves callers posing as board members and demanding money.
February 3, 2020
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Calif. bill aims to clamp down harder on teledentistry
By Melissa Busch
California is taking a deeper stab at controlling companies that offer teledentistry services, such as clear-aligner company SmileDirectClub, by introducing a new bill that would require dentists to conduct in-person visits with patients before they receive any services remotely.
February 3, 2020
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