Dental Practice: Page 308

Are middle-aged Americans taking care of their mouths?

By Tony Edwards

Almost 40% of U.S. adults between the ages of 50 and 64 cited pain and other health problems because of an oral health issue in a recent poll. Perhaps more worrying is that 13% of respondents said they expected Medicare or Medicaid to cover their dental care when they are older. Learn more about the results and what they mean to your practice.

September 11, 2017

Data Trends: Why are more diagnostic services being done?

By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA

How many diagnostic services does your practice perform each month? Is it 350? 450? More? Fewer? How does your practice's number of diagnostic services performed each month compare with other practices in the U.S.? Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software looks at the data.

September 11, 2017

JADA report: Fewer dentists own practices

By Theresa Pablos

Fewer dentists owned a dental practice in 2015 than in 2005, according to an article in the September 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Author Marko Vujicic, PhD, from the ADA Health Policy Institute, explored how this trend is poised to change dentistry.

September 10, 2017

Do's and don'ts for customer service: Convenience matters

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

You can be the greatest dentist in the world and have the friendliest staff, but if your hours aren't convenient, patients will choose to go elsewhere. People are busier than ever before, and it's harder for many patients to make it to the dentist during normal business hours. If you're having trouble growing your practice, your office hours be an issue, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

September 10, 2017

Week in Review: Evolving peri-implantitis; plus calming nervous patients and practice growth

By Tony Edwards

September 7, 2017

Dental chain to pay $1.4M to resolve Medicaid billing case

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an almost $1.4 million Medicaid billing settlement with Dental Dreams.

September 7, 2017

Western Dental acquires 14 Calif. practices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Western Dental has acquired Kids Dental Kare, a provider of pediatric dental services in 14 California cities.

September 6, 2017

Second Opinion: It's time to extend CHIP

By Deborah Vishnevsky

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) runs out of federal funding on September 30, leaving Congress with only a few weeks to ensure that nearly 9 million children maintain their medical and dental coverage. Deborah Vishnevsky from the Children's Dental Health Project outlines the reasons to extend this important program.

September 6, 2017

Infographic: Toothache and U.S. emergency department visits

By Tony Edwards

Having a toothache was the most reported avoidable reason for patients to visit an emergency department (ED), according to a new study. Researchers also found that among avoidable visits, dental issues were the second most frequent reason for discharge from the ED.

September 6, 2017

ADSO names new executive director

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) has named Chris Vranas as its new executive director.

September 5, 2017

6 tips to put even your most nervous patients at ease

By Sally McKenzie

The thought of going to the dentist sends some patients into a state of panic. However, visiting the dentist is not just difficult for the patient -- treating these patients can be stressful for you and your team. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers six tips to help you put these patients at ease.

September 5, 2017

Fla. dentist loses license, fined $11K

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Florida Board of Dentistry has revoked the license of Ben Mac-Ryan Spivey, DMD, after reviewing two complaints filed against him.

September 4, 2017

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