Dental Practice: Page 300

The 4 ways to grow a practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
There are four ways to build any business -- and these same models apply to dental practices, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. In his monthly column from the Dental Business Study Club, he explores the four options, which range from building on what you do well to opening a new practice.
October 9, 2019
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ADA duel with SmileDirectClub heats up
By Tony Edwards
The American Dental Association (ADA) and SmileDirectClub have issued dueling press statements in their ongoing dispute over government regulation of SmileDirectClub's clear-aligner business.
October 8, 2019
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To avoid lost revenue, read your insurance contract's fine print
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Being unfamiliar with limitations in insurance network contracts can cost your practice revenue and even patient goodwill. Dr. James Anderson of eAssist details why you need this information and how you can use it to improve your practice's bottom line.
October 8, 2019
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MetLife settles dentist misclassification suit for $3.4M
By Melissa Busch
Metropolitan Life Insurance (MetLife) has agreed to pay about $3.4 million to settle a suit filed by dental consultants who claimed they didn't get overtime and benefits because they were wrongly treated as independent contractors, according to a settlement motion.
October 7, 2019
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U.S. Oral Surgery Management enters Tenn. market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Management services company U.S. Oral Surgery Management has announced a partnership with an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Tennessee.
October 7, 2019
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Using follow-up calls to educate your patients
By Sally McKenzie
It would be great if patients agreed to a treatment plan before they left your office, but most of them don't. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie recommends making follow-up calls to these patients to educate them on the benefits of treatment. Her tips can help your practice improve your acceptance rates and help your patients at the same time.
October 7, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for increasing efficiency
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Inefficient offices are breeding grounds for confusion and chaos. Practices must always look for ways to improve efficiency in every area. Those that do will decrease stress and increase revenue, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip.
October 6, 2019
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Why you need to upgrade before the Windows 7 end of life
By Tom Terronez
In all the discussion about protecting your practice from cyberattacks, one important factor is not being discussed: Many dental practices are still running Microsoft's Windows 7. With support for Windows 7 ending in January 2020, you should plan your operating system's transition now to keep your practice safe, advises Tom Terronez of Medix Dental IT.
October 6, 2019
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Orthodontist named a top low-stress, high-paying job
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Being an orthodontist is one of the best low-stress, high-paying jobs in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report.
October 3, 2019
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Dental practice pays $10K for putting patient info on Yelp
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental practice in Texas has been ordered to pay $10,000 for violating the privacy of patients by disclosing their last names and health conditions on the review website Yelp.
October 3, 2019
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Why knowing what's happening in your practice isn't enough: Part 2
By Curtis Marshall
If the first step in helping a patient is by asking them where it hurts, why shouldn't the same procedure apply to your practice? In the second of a two-part series, Curtis Marshall of Dental Intelligence focuses on how to improve your case acceptance and your morning huddle.
October 3, 2019
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Dental patients may misreport preexisting conditions
By Melissa Busch
Up to a third of dental patients do not accurately report their preexisting medical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, to clinicians, according to a new study. Treatment planning and patient outcomes may be affected without accurate information, the authors noted.
October 3, 2019
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