Dental Practice: Page 365

Long-term care staff lack oral healthcare training

By Tony Edwards

Adding to the literature on oral healthcare in long-term care facilities, researchers have found that training on the subject was lacking among care staff at six such facilities in New England, according to a presentation at the recent International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress.

July 31, 2017

Eastern Dental adds NJ office

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization Eastern Dental has opened a new office in Hackensack, NJ.

July 30, 2017

New DSO formed in Hawaii

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new dental service organization (DSO) has been founded with locations on three of Hawaii's islands.

July 30, 2017

Do's and don'ts for cross-training: Protect your practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Most practices are small businesses, with 10 or fewer employees. When a staff member is absent, it can wreak havoc on practice operations. Cross-training employees on additional duties is an excellent way to ensure the practice continues to perform at a high level even when staff members are out of the office, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

July 30, 2017

Oral health policy for older adults is a mess

By Theresa Pablos

SAN FRANCISCO - Oral health policy for adults in long-term care facilities is a mess, according to a presentation by Elizabeth Mertz, PhD, at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. Mertz discussed the depth of the policy problem and how four states are trying to solve it.

July 27, 2017

How effective is the recall program in your practice?

By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA

Patient recall is considered one of the lifeblood statistics for every dental practice, but do you know how your practice stacks up against the national average? In her latest data-based column, Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software details national patient recall averages from specific dental codes.

July 26, 2017

A different kind of private practice

By Sidney Schulz, DDS

Many misconceptions exist about dental service organizations (DSOs), writes Dr. Sidney Schulz. He shared these misconceptions for years, until he took a clear look at why the DSO practice near his office was thriving and his private practice was starting to dry up. His transition is an interesting case study as to the changing landscape of dental practice ownership.

July 25, 2017

Survey: Older Asian Americans lack dental care

By Tony Edwards

SAN FRANCISCO - More than 61% of older Asian Americans living in central Texas do not have dental insurance, according to the results of a survey presented at this week's International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. The study findings suggest these patients face challenges to obtain proper oral healthcare, the authors noted.

July 24, 2017

Do's and don'ts for practice communication: Keep the team informed

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Too many dentists hold on to information that should be shared with the team, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. For example, if you have a practice vision, don't keep it in a notebook in a desk drawer, share it with your team! How can they help you achieve the vision if they don't know what it is?

July 23, 2017

Hygienist launches dental coding community program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental coding expert Patti DiGangi, RDH, has launched a community membership program focusing on Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) issues.

July 20, 2017

Great Expressions expands in NJ

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Great Expressions Dental Centers has affiliated with three New Jersey dental practices.

July 18, 2017

Ore. tribes hire 1st dental therapist

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) have become the first tribes in Oregon to hire a dental therapist.

July 18, 2017

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