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Understanding the 3 most important terms in dental claims filing
By Dr. James V. Anderson
No one wants to receive a returned claim in which the services provided were "disallowed" by the insurance company. It is vitally important to understand the claim language to understand the steps to follow to appeal the payment decision, notes Dr. James Anderson. He explains what you need to know to correctly file an insurance claim.
February 3, 2020
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5 things to learn and 5 things to unlearn in the next 5 years
By Kim McGuire and Fred Joyal
Dentistry is evolving at a rapid pace, and what you do and how you think about your practice in the next five years will have a profound effect on your long-term success. Kim McGuire and Fred Joyal list some key things dentists should either be adapting to or letting go of that will help them keep pace with all the changes.
February 2, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for conflict: Choose cooperation, not conflict
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Performing your tasks well is one thing. Working well with others is another equally important part of job performance. As happens in any group, friction will occasionally occur. When it does, take a positive approach, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Work with teammates to resolve any conflicts rather than letting them linger and cause stress.
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Dentist gets prison for secretly filming employee undressing
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Spain was sentenced on January 26 to three years in prison and barred from practicing dentistry for three years for repeatedly secretly filming his receptionist change her clothes at his practice, according to news reports.
January 30, 2020
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Billing practices at UNLV dental school under scrutiny
By Melissa Busch
Billing irregularities may have led to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine overbilling patients and insurance companies by thousands of dollars, according to a January 23 article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
January 29, 2020
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How to increase the number of phone calls to your practice
By Mike Pedersen
What is the best, most affordable way to get more phone calls to your dental practice? Practice marketing consultant Mike Pedersen explains what you should focus on to increase your calls and, ultimately, your revenues.
January 29, 2020
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Non-U.S. dental care chosen for lower costs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One-fifth of people enrolled in a health insurance plan are willing to travel outside of the U.S. for care, with 60% of them already having done so for dental treatment, according to a survey by eHealth.
January 28, 2020
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U.S. lawmakers want SmileDirectClub investigated
By Melissa Busch
Nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate SmileDirectClub to ensure that the clear-aligner company is not misleading consumers and harming patients.
January 28, 2020
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One dentist's perspective of working for a DSO
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Ryan Evans shares his experiences of working for a dental service organization (DSO) and the benefits that come with it in the second installment of our series featuring various team members from group practices.
January 28, 2020
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Know your purpose, know your numbers
By Kim McGuire and Fred Joyal
In any successful practice, knowing your purpose and your numbers is essential. And when it comes to achieving your purpose, profitability is the key to growing your practice and achieving your financial goals, as well as securing your future and your retirement, write Kim McGuire and Fred Joyal in the first of a yearlong series by Fortune Management.
January 28, 2020
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DentaQuest renews contract for dental services in Texas
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Texas Health and Human Services has awarded DentaQuest a contract to continue providing dental care services to enrollees of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program in the state.
January 27, 2020
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Oral-B investigating claim of glass in its toothpaste
By Melissa Busch
Procter & Gamble's Oral-B is investigating claims made by a New Zealand woman that she found shards of glass in a tube of its toothpaste, according to a statement released January 24 by the oral care company.
January 27, 2020
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