Dental Practice: Page 333

Dental distributors move to settle 2016 antitrust litigation
By Tony Edwards
Benco Dental has announced the settlement in principle of a 2016 antitrust lawsuit that alleged price-fixing. The other defendants in the lawsuit, Henry Schein and Patterson Companies, stated separately that they have set aside millions of dollars in anticipation of the case being settled.
August 29, 2018
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2018 Dental Excellence Awards nominating period begins
By Tony Edwards
Nominations for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards are now being accepted, giving you the chance to tell us what products should be nominated in 11 different categories for dentistry's most prestigious awards.
August 27, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for problem-solving: Be a problem-solver
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A busy dental office will always experience its share of challenges and problems, but a positive attitude is often the first step to overcoming adversity. Think of a problem as an opportunity to improve performance, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
August 26, 2018
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Appeals court vacates part of patent claim against Align
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology has announced that a U.S. appeals court has vacated parts of a patent decision that invalidated a claim against one of its patents for clear aligners.
August 23, 2018
There is enough time in the day: Part 1 -- Personal productivity
By Jen Butler, MEd
How often do you find yourself thinking that there aren't enough hours in the day? Practice management consultant Jen Butler has a way to fix that. In the first of a three-part series on how to create a productivity blueprint, she offers an introduction to increasing personal productivity and how to take the first steps.
August 23, 2018
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Second Opinion: Fla. dental group emphasizes access to care
By Jolene Paramore, DMD
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Jolene Paramore, president of the Florida Dental Association, responds to a recent Journal of Public Health Dentistry study focusing on access to care. Dr. Paramore focuses on the association's advocacy of dentist participation in Florida's Medicaid program.
August 22, 2018
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Sugar may be the problem
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Patients come to periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg suffering from insults. Not harmful words but insults to the body such as a lack of sleep, not enough exercise, medications, and more. But there is one insult that may be the most harmful of all.
August 21, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for patient questions: Be prepared for questions
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If patients are going to spend time and money in your office, they will understandably want to know more about you and your services. Anticipate questions and prepare to address them enthusiastically and thoroughly. Many patients will have similar questions, so it helps to be ready with scripted answers to the most common inquiries, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
August 19, 2018
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Why is it so difficult to estimate access to dental care?
By Theresa Pablos
Why is it so hard to accurately estimate access to dental care? Researchers published new critiques of an ADA Health Policy Institute analysis on geographic access to dental care. The critiques provide insight into why it's hard, but may not be impossible, to provide accurate estimates.
August 15, 2018
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Sonendo, TDO Software partner on endodontic workflow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has announced that its Gentle Wave system now integrates with TDO Software's endodontic software.
August 14, 2018
Second Opinion: Dental therapists, teledentistry, and the ultimate win-win
By Patti DiGangi, RDH
In this Second Opinion, Patti DiGangi, RDH, tackles the issues surrounding the recent approval of dental therapists in Arizona. DiGangi considers the arguments made against dental therapists and addresses them with a focus on access to care and practice profitability.
August 14, 2018
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Western Dental details launch of pediatric brand
By Tony Edwards
Aiming to increase access to care for pediatric patients, the dental service organization Western Dental recently announced the launch of a pediatric dentistry brand, Western Dental Kids. Western's chief dental officer tells DrBicuspid.com about the need to address access-to-care issues
August 13, 2018
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