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NIDCR adds networks to National Dental PBRN
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has added content on specialty dentistry and unique patient populations to its National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (National Dental PBRN).
December 18, 2019
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New Calif. law requires lactation accommodations at work
By Melissa Busch
A new California law takes effect on January 1 that requires workplaces to provide certain lactation accommodations for employees. The law also expands protections for nursing mothers and increases penalties for those businesses that fail to comply with the requirements.
December 18, 2019
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Ergonomics: What makes dentistry such a pain in the neck?
By Dr. David Rice
Whether you're a dentist, team member, or dental student, you probably already know the physical strains of our profession. But dentistry doesn't have to be a pain in the neck. Dr. David Rice offers some simple strategies for staying healthy and happy as we ring in the holidays and head into the new year.
December 18, 2019
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DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards 2019 finalists
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2019 Dental Excellence Awards. Voting for the final round is now open, and it's up to you to determine the winners in our 10 categories, ranging from Best New CAD/CAM Product to Best New Toothpaste.
December 18, 2019
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VA asks Congress for better veterans' dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has campaigned Congress to improve access to dental care for veterans.
December 17, 2019
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Tenn. practice may have exposed patients to HIV, hepatitis
By Melissa Busch
Patients may have been exposed to bloodborne infectious diseases, including HIV and hepatitis B and C, at a Tennessee dental practice that failed to properly sterilize tools and equipment. The state recommends patients who were treated at the practice's two offices during the last three years get tested, according to news reports.
December 17, 2019
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Dentist ordered to pay $1.7M for Medicaid fraud
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Connecticut was ordered to pay $1.7 million for engaging in a long-term, extensive scheme of creating fake patient records for dental work he never completed to defraud the state's Medicaid program.
December 16, 2019
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Another dentist sues Delta Dental, following ADA's lead
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Mississippi has filed a class-action suit against Delta Dental plans and the Delta Dental Plans Association, accusing the largest dental insurer in the U.S. of fixing prices and conspiring to reduce the amounts paid to clinicians.
December 16, 2019
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42 North Dental expands into NY
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental service organization 42 North Dental has partnered with the four-doctor practice Browne Goetz & Miraglia (BGM) Dental in Mount Kisco, NY.
December 15, 2019
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How to keep your dental team from dreading Mondays
By Dr. James V. Anderson
In dental practices, Mondays are typically busy for various reasons, such as dental emergencies or patients remembering over the weekend to schedule appointments. Team members may dread returning to work after a restful weekend and starting the busy workweek. Dr. James Anderson offers some suggestions to ease the Monday blues.
December 15, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for strategic planning: Take charge of your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
When it comes to building a successful dental practice, "winging it" rarely works, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. To be successful, most companies engage in strategic planning, which can help them identify the direction that they will go and what new concepts, expertise, and skill sets will be necessary to head in that direction.
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How to turn a retirement plan into a transition vehicle
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
When a dental practice consistently reports high earnings, it is the most opportune time to adopt an employer-sponsored, qualified retirement plan. And the end of the fiscal year for a dental practice is the perfect time to make this transition, according to certified public accountant Bruce Bryen. He explains how to determine if this type of benefit plan is right for your practice.
December 12, 2019
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