Dental Practice: Page 354

New software lets practices call patients over the web
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Software developer Tab32 has updated its online platforms to include a new Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) feature.
June 13, 2016
ADA brief: Is dental insurance worth it?
By Donna Domino
Consumers are paying more in premiums and co-payments for dental insurance than the benefits are worth, according to a new study from the ADA Health Policy Institute. But insurers say the study uses inflated data and flawed methodology.
June 13, 2016
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ADA survey: Adults value oral health -- but don't see a dentist
By Theresa Pablos
The ADA Health Policy Institute has released the findings of a new survey that focuses on how oral health impacts quality of life. The inaugural report found that nearly all U.S. adults value oral health, but only 37% actually visit the dentist annually.
June 13, 2016
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TDIC acquires 3 new insurance companies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC), a subsidiary of the California Dental Association, has signed an agreement to acquire three new dental benefits and insurance companies.
June 12, 2016
Sheri's Solutions: This is it
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
Every practice has the experience of patients leaving. Some have completed treatment, some have to move on, and some are avoiding paying. But, as Dr. Sheri B. Doniger writes, the best type of closure is when you can help prepare patients for their new dental home.
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Do's and don'ts for efficient scheduling: Consider automating appointment confirmation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental offices will always deal with no-shows, last-minute cancellations, and late arrivals. But your practice can keep no-shows to 1% or less with a well-conceived and consistently applied appointment confirmation system. And today there are automated confirmation services you can use, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
June 12, 2016
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New U.S. bill would add dental benefit to Medicare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives proposes expanding Medicare to include dental coverage.
June 9, 2016
Blind Spots: After practice purchase, now what? Part 3
By Jan Keller
In this three-part series, practice management consultant Jan Keller explores what dentists who have recently purchased a practice can do to avoid common pitfalls and facilitate lasting success. In part three, she discusses practical patient communication, billing, and marketing ideas.
June 9, 2016
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43 Rules: Rule No. 2 -- Have a vision
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In his recent book, 43 Rules to Increase Practice Production, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares recommendations for achieving greater practice success in the new, more challenging dental economy. In the second excerpt, he focuses on creating a vision for success.
June 8, 2016
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Patterson Companies names chief innovation officer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Companies has named a new chief innovation officer.
June 7, 2016
ADA to debut provider credentialing site
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A free, centralized dental provider credentialing database and website will be launched later this summer, the ADA and Wonderbox Technologies announced.
June 7, 2016
Getting patients to just say 'yes' to treatment: Part 2
By Jay Geier
How do you get patients to say "yes" to your treatment plans? The Scheduling Institute's Jay Geier has been studying this question for years and has some ideas. In the second of a two-part series, he focuses on the principles of consensus, consistency, and liking to create a mutually beneficial situation for both your patients and your practice.
June 7, 2016
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