Dental Practice: Page 366

Dr. Ed Zuckerberg to speak at AAID meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ed Zuckerberg, DDS, will present the closing keynote address at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) 2016 Annual Educational Conference in New Orleans in late October.
March 3, 2016
Ga. MLP bill fails
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Georgia midlevel provider (MLP) bill that would have allowed dental hygienists to provide preventive care without the direct supervision of a dentist failed to make it to a vote.
March 2, 2016
Chicago Midwinter 2016: 5 ways to prepare for a medical emergency
By Theresa Pablos
Does your office have a written plan in case of a medical emergency? If not, now is a great time to implement one, according to a well-attended session on emergencies at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago.
March 2, 2016
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Wash. dentist charged with unprofessional conduct after patient's death
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Washington dentist has been charged with unprofessional conduct after a patient died during an extraction procedure.
March 1, 2016
Calif. dentists must provide translated directions for drugs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new law in California means dentists who practice in the state are now required to provide translated directions for dispensed drugs if such directions are available and the patient requests it, according to the California Dental Association.
March 1, 2016
4 tips for enhancing communication with your patients
By Precious Thompson, DDS
In her first column for DrBicuspid.com, Dr. Precious Thompson relates four solid, practical ideas to enhance your office's communication with your patients. How your office handles the need for around-the-clock communication and engagement is key to practice growth.
March 1, 2016
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5 reasons to develop scripts
By Sally McKenzie
Has this happened in your practice? A potential new patient calls and is interested in making an appointment, but the team member who picks up the phone can't answer most of the patient's questions. The patient hangs up disappointed, and you never hear from the person again. As practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, there is a way to ensure this doesn't happen as often in your practice.
March 1, 2016
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Carestream Dental announces oral health summit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Global Oral Health Summit, hosted by Carestream Dental, is a new comprehensive educational event that brings dental, orthodontic, and oral and maxillofacial surgery professionals together. It will be held November 10-13, 2016, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
February 29, 2016
ADA president: More women needed in leadership roles
By Donna Domino
ADA President Dr. Carol Gomez Summerhays believes the upcoming Women in Dentistry conference will encourage women to take leadership roles in organized dentistry, while helping them juggle the responsibilities of their practices as well as their families.
February 29, 2016
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Legal Cases: Antibiotic-related colitis leading to death
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
In their latest column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler present a complex case in which a patient died after a root canal and antibiotic prescription. The use of antibiotics in root canal therapy often generates considerable discussion. This tragic case will add to those discussions.
February 29, 2016
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Blind Spots: Uncovering hidden treasure in your charts
By Jan Keller
DrBicuspid.com is proud to welcome practice management consultant Jan Keller back to our pages. In her columns, she explores the "blind spots" of your practice: how to recognize them, how to deal with them, and how to benefit from the experience of your colleagues. In this column, she offers three steps to improve your patient recall.
February 28, 2016
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Dos and don'ts for marketing: Make it easy for new patients to find you
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Patients have many options for their dental care. The harder you make it for new patients to find your practice -- whether on the Web or at your physical location -- the fewer of them will consider your office for regular dental visits. In this Practice Success tip. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers ways to help new patients find your practice.
February 28, 2016
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