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Practice Management Insider: 5 practical factors in increasing case acceptance

By Tony Edwards

September 18, 2018

TDIC to merge 2 insurers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) announced that it plans to merge with two of its previously acquired insurance companies, pending regulatory approval.

September 17, 2018

Superior Dental Care adds new insurance plan

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Superior Dental Care has added a new dental plan with a multiyear rate guarantee.

September 17, 2018

5 tips to prevent a water-line outbreak at your practice

By Theresa Pablos

When was the last time you tested your water lines? Infection-control expert Jessica Wilson shared her tips for how to maintain your water lines and keep your patients healthy at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting.

September 16, 2018

Do's and don'ts for teamwork: Encourage teamwork

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

In a well-run practice, each team member's individual responsibilities are clearly spelled out. Yet there are always opportunities for staff members to help others. Think about how teammates can assist each other, and encourage staff members to volunteer for each other when necessary. The more the team works together and supports each other, the better the team as a whole will perform, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

September 16, 2018

5 practical factors in increasing case acceptance

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Case acceptance is a critical factor in practice success, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest monthly column, based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs. He shares five practical ways your practice can increase case acceptance.

September 12, 2018

CDA Presents 2018: 5 things to know before starting your 1st practice

By Theresa Pablos

If running your very own dental practice is your dream, there are a few things you should know before getting started. Experts discussed financing, building, and staffing your first practice at the California Dental Association's recent CDA Presents meeting in San Francisco.

September 11, 2018

7 ways to reduce broken appointments

By Sally McKenzie

When patients cancel at the last minute or don't show up at all, it makes it difficult to meet that day's production goals. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers seven practical, easy-to-implement ideas to help reduce the number of broken appointments.

September 11, 2018

Delta Dental of Wash. hires Amazon exec as CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of Washington has named Mark Mitchke as its new CEO.

September 10, 2018

CDA Presents 2018: Common conditions may impact older patients

By Tony Edwards

When your older patients aren't eating or cite difficulty swallowing, the cause may be a condition such as lichen planus or xerostomia, noted Dr. Jacqueline Plemons in a presentation at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting

September 10, 2018

Should dental insurance have mandated medical loss ratios?

By Lori Roniger

The Affordable Care Act requires that health plans spend a certain amount of premium dollars on medical care and quality improvement, but this hasn't been mandated for most dental plans. A new study looked at such medical loss ratios for dental insurance and found that many consumers may not be receiving a good value.

September 10, 2018

Do's and don'ts for elective treatment: Actively promote elective treatment

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Doctors and hygienists should mention cosmetic services to patients, using brochures and visual aids to create interest, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Internal marketing activities, such as special promotions, updates on services, signs and displays around the office, and social media posts, will keep patients thinking about why they should consider aesthetic treatment.

September 9, 2018

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