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Pa. dentist indicted on 200 counts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal grand jury in Pennsylvania has indicted a Pittsburgh dentist on 200 counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances, healthcare fraud, using or maintaining a drug-involved premises, and other charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
November 2, 2017
U.S. House passes CHIP funding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to reauthorize funding of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
November 2, 2017
Practice technology calls for an evolution, not a revolution
By Kim Miranda
You've heard sales reps and manufacturers tell you for years that you should invest in technology that will change your practice. But this investment likely also includes money and time. Kim Miranda of Brighter writes that there is a way to spend 10 minutes to make a positive impact on your practice's bottom line and improve your patient retention.
November 2, 2017
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New U.S. bill would remove Medicare prescription rule
By Tony Edwards
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 31 would remove the mandate for dentists to become a Medicare provider for their patient's prescriptions to be reimbursed by Medicare Part D. This bill would theoretically allow older Americans a wider range of dentists to choose from.
November 1, 2017
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2 weeks to go in Dental Excellence Award voting
By Tony Edwards
It's your turn to join hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. With tight races in many of the 10 categories, your vote matters more now than ever.
October 31, 2017
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Data Trends: Active patients per practice on upward trend
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
How is your practice doing when it comes to the number of active patients on your books? If your practice is anything like the U.S. average, your numbers are on the rise. Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software finds that data show a promising trend for U.S. practices.
October 30, 2017
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How Americans rate their oral health
By Theresa Pablos
The majority of Americans say their oral health is excellent, very good, or good, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Find out what else U.S. residents think about their oral health in the accompanying infographic.
October 30, 2017
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Interdisciplinary approach needed for geriatric patients
By Tony Edwards
You understand intuitively that the patients in your practice, and the population in general, are aging. The problem many dentists face is not knowing what practical steps can be taken to help these patients. Dr. Leonard Brennan, a pioneer in treating aging patients, urges a focus on interdisciplinary approaches and patient communication to aid these patients and your practice.
October 29, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for patient satisfaction: Is your customer service a trick or a treat?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Do you and your team make patients feel they are part of something special -- that your practice is the best place for their oral healthcare? It can be easy to take patients for granted, especially if they've been coming to your practice for a while. Always look for ways to strengthen the relationship and delight patients, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Your efforts will keep them coming back.
October 29, 2017
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New software and restorative products highlight ADA 2017
By Tony Edwards
New practice design software, fill material, a laser, and more were among the new or new-to-the-U.S. products highlighted at the recent 2017 ADA annual meeting. DrBicuspid.com brings you a look at some of these new products from Biolase, Carestream Dental, Voco, and more.
October 26, 2017
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A healthy mouth for overall wellness
By Scott Towers, MBA
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and dental providers, patients, and health plans continue to engage in a conversation on best practices for oral health. But what Scott Towers, Anthem's president for dental, finds is being missed by your patients and the larger healthcare field is that oral health has much larger implications on a person's overall health.
October 25, 2017
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Heartland tops list of 10 largest DSOs in the U.S.
By Theresa Pablos
Back by popular demand, DrBicuspid.com has once again compiled a list of the 10 largest dental service/support organizations (DSOs). More practices are affiliated with one of the largest DSOs than when the original list was published in May. See what else has changed in this updated edition.
October 25, 2017
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