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Do's and don'ts for practice turnaround: Bounce back from a bad year
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You will always have setbacks as a practice owner, but the ability to bounce back is a sign of an excellent leader, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes. In his latest Practice Success column, he offers some practical practice tips for bouncing back after a bad year.
May 5, 2019
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Dentists can aid in detecting signs of domestic violence
By Tony Edwards
Up to 75% of head and neck trauma associated with domestic violence includes an oral injury. This means dentists could be the first healthcare providers able to identify and report evidence of domestic assault, according to a recent article.
May 1, 2019
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Dental insurance is changing -- here's why that matters
By Theresa Pablos
Dental benefits aren't as affordable as they used to be, according to new data presented in a webinar on April 25. In recent years, employers have begun shifting the cost of dental insurance and premiums to employees, making dental care increasingly unaffordable for working Americans.
April 30, 2019
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CVS plans to expand SmileDirectClub program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pharmacy giant CVS Health has announced an expansion of its pilot partnership with SmileDirectClub.
April 28, 2019
Do's and don'ts for holding your team accountable
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
True accountability is giving people the tools to help them develop as professionals so that they can do their jobs. Unfortunately, most leaders don't understand how to instill a sense of accountability in their teams. But if you desire to have a great team, accountability is key. And it begins with you, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.
April 28, 2019
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Patient communication improves perio treatment outcomes
By Tony Edwards
Talking with patients about their periodontal disease risk may encourage them to become active participants in their oral care, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
April 28, 2019
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SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit in Ala. can proceed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge ordered on April 17 that SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit against the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama can proceed. However, some of the lawsuit's claims, including those against the dental board members in a nonofficial capacity, have been thrown out.
April 21, 2019
Do's and don'ts for keeping control of overhead
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Keeping control of overhead is as important as increasing production, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip. By focusing on overhead and keeping it within or below an acceptable range, practices will almost immediately have an understanding of their current state and know what to do to improve performance.
April 21, 2019
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Infographic: Best states for children's dental health 2019
By Theresa Pablos
Iowa is the best U.S. state for children's dental health in 2019, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub ranked all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia based on 33 indicators of oral and overall health.
April 21, 2019
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Dentsply Sirona sells Futuredontics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply Sirona has announced the sale of dental marketing services and software company Futuredontics to investment firm Congdon Street.
April 18, 2019
Dentist among 60 charged with opioid prescription abuse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist is among the 60 people who were charged with the illegal prescription and distribution of opioids and other narcotics and also healthcare fraud on April 17, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
April 17, 2019
Second Opinion: Should your practice be concerned about the measles outbreaks?
By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in the number of measles cases in 2019, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In this Second Opinion column, hygienist Corinne Jameson-Kuehl writes that dental practitioners need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles to prevent its spread within the dental office and the community.
April 17, 2019
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