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Adults aren't visiting the dentist -- and no one knows why
By Theresa Pablos
Riddle me this: More adults have dental benefit coverage, and fewer adults report cost as a barrier to dental care, yet dental visits stayed flat in 2015. Marko Vujicic, PhD, chief economist for the ADA Health Policy Institute, recently discussed what could be driving these trends.
November 12, 2017
2016 09 20 09 44 50 351 Dentist Patient Hygienist 400
Do's and don'ts for a strong finish: Keep focused
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As we approach the end of the year, the distractions multiply. The holidays will soon be here and that means family gatherings, preparations, shopping, travel, etc. Without strong leadership, your practice could limp to the finish line. Use morning meetings and encouragement throughout the day to build momentum, so your practice can finish the year strong, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
November 12, 2017
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
DentaQuest tops J.D. Power's dental insurance survey
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentaQuest has again topped J.D. Power's annual consumer survey of dental insurers.
November 9, 2017
Dental Excellence Awards voting ends November 14
By Tony Edwards
Have you joined hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards? If you haven't, do it now as voting ends soon. As multiple categories have very close races, your vote could make the difference.
November 9, 2017
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Record dental care coverage, dentist visits for U.S. kids
By Theresa Pablos
More children than ever before are visiting the dentist, and that could be because 90% of children in the U.S. have dental benefit coverage. These record statistics are just the latest in a long trend that show federal dental health policy may be having a real impact.
November 8, 2017
2016 08 15 14 35 34 52 Diverse Children 400b
Don't let rising interest rates catch you by surprise
By John G. McCarthy III
Adjustments to interest rates might seem like an abstract topic on the news, but as financial planner John G. McCarthy III writes, the additional money you may have to pay each month on your student loans, practice mortgage, or credit cards is very real. He offers some options to help you adjust your finances to limit any surprising cost increases.
November 8, 2017
2016 08 30 16 00 52 53 Mc Carthy John 400
Dental Select names new president
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental insurance company Dental Select has named Mark Coyne as its new president.
November 7, 2017
3 times to ask for a referral
By Jay Geier
To attract new patients to your practice, referrals are still the most cost-effective way to obtain these patients, according to Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier. He outlines a strategy that everyone in your office can follow to help your referral numbers grow.
November 7, 2017
2016 08 02 13 43 19 561 Geier Jay 400
Growth in U.S. dental spending remains moderate
By Tony Edwards
Spending on dental care in the U.S. increased by almost 3% annually between 1996 and 2013. While that increase adds up to $38 billion, it fell short of growth in spending on other health conditions, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
November 7, 2017
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ADA forecasts more DSOs in dentistry's future
By Theresa Pablos
More dentists than ever were associated with dental service/support organizations (DSOs) in 2016, and that number is expected to rise, according to new data from the ADA Health Policy Institute. These organizations were also in more states in 2016 than the previous year.
November 6, 2017
2016 08 23 16 05 49 795 Graph Arrow Up 400
4 ways to become a better practice CEO
By Sally McKenzie
Do you consider yourself the CEO of your practice? While most dentists do not think of themselves that way, practice management consultant Sally McKenzie details four areas in which embracing the CEO role will benefit your practice.
November 5, 2017
2016 05 24 14 35 52 802 Mc Kenzie Sally 2016 400
Do's and don'ts for strategic planning: Step back and focus on the big picture
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
With a new year just around the corner, it's a good time to review what your practice accomplished in 2017, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. What performance goals did your office meet or exceed? And in what areas did you fall short? With that information in hand, you can begin working on your strategic plan for 2018.
November 5, 2017
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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