Dental Practice: Page 327

Wash. governor signs dental therapist tribal bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill that permits the use of federal funding for care provided by dental therapists on tribal lands in Washington state, according to an article in the Washington Times.
February 22, 2017
Smartphone app measures workplace sound levels
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new smartphone app developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health can help dentists measure sound levels in the workplace and collect noise exposure data.
February 21, 2017
What no one tells you about talking to your patients
By Kevin Tighe
After describing necessary treatments, dentists often ask patients whether they have any questions. Kevin Tighe of Cambridge Dental Consultants suggests that this approach might be costing you income. His latest column offers some practical advice on helping patients understand their treatment options.
February 21, 2017
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Dental spending projected to grow to $183B by 2025
By Lori Roniger
Spending on dental services is expected to continue to grow steadily through 2025 to $185 billion annually, according to a new report based on data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. However, these projections are lower than previously forecast and slightly trail expected overall health expenditures.
February 20, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for patient marketing: Ask for patient testimonials and reviews
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Treat patients well, in terms of both clinical care and customer service, and they'll have good things to say about you. Ask them to write a testimonial or online review, and you'll soon have excellent word-of-mouth advertising to help you achieve greater practice success, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip.
February 19, 2017
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Rhinogram adds new features to communications tool
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rhinogramhas added secure team chat and secure mobile messaging to the company's communication tool kit, also called the Rhinogram.
February 16, 2017
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Products to look for at Chicago Midwinter 2017: Part 1
By Tony Edwards
A highlight of the upcoming 2017 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting will be the vast exhibit hall, where hundreds of companies will showcase their products. Here we bring you a preview of new and recently introduced products to look for while you're walking through the exhibit hall in McCormick Place in Chicago.
February 16, 2017
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Lawsuit seeks to reinstate EPA amalgam separator rule
By Tony Edwards
Did your practice purchase an amalgam separator when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations for mercury waste in December 2016? Many did, but developments by the Trump administration have thrown this regulation into question.
February 15, 2017
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ADA releases 2 guide books
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Association has released two new guide books, one on dental assisting and the other on dental office design.
February 14, 2017
Health insurance megamergers called off
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two mergers involving four large health insurance firms have been called off.
February 14, 2017
What's love got to do with your practice's success?
By Jay Geier
Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier wants to talk about love. Not the romantic kind, but the kind that your practice should embrace and exude: a love of new patients. In his latest column, he offers four tips to help your team recognize the importance of these patients to your practice.
February 14, 2017
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4 ways to lower stress and improve practice performance
By Sally McKenzie
You have a lot to think about and get done each day at your practice. And that is even before you begin seeing your patients. While it can seem overwhelming, practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers four practical ideas that will both lower your stress and improve the performance of your practice.
February 13, 2017
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