Dental Practice: Page 368

Pew report: MLPs top list of topics to watch

By Tony Edwards

In a report released in late January, the Pew Charitable Trusts listed five issues in dental healthcare to watch in 2016. Jane Koppelman, Pew's research director for children's dental policy, spoke with DrBicuspid.com about these five issues and how they will affect your practice today and into the future.

February 21, 2016

Dos and don'ts for team building: Strengthen bonds by bringing out personal facts

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

It takes more than job descriptions to define the members of your practice team. They all have distinctive personalities, interests, and experiences that make them who they are. By bringing out just a little of this personal detail, you can strengthen the bonds among staff and improve teamwork, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

February 21, 2016

Ga. dental hygienist bill advances, with FTC support

By Donna Domino

A bill allowing Georgia dental hygienists to provide preventive care without the direct supervision of a dentist appears headed for legislative approval after getting a recent boost from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC said the measure would benefit underserved populations with limited access to preventive care.

February 18, 2016

Practice turnaround: The only game in town

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

In this case study excerpt from his recent book, Practice Turnaround: Succeeding in the New Dental Economy, Dr. Roger P. Levin illustrates what happens when you take referring relationships for granted and how marketing doesn't just mean advertising.

February 17, 2016

Health Affairs calls for oral health abstracts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The journal Health Affairs is calling for abstracts for its oral health-themed issue, which will be published December 2016.

February 16, 2016

Report: Kool Smiles protocol could save states money

By Donna Domino

A report issued by the dental service organization Kool Smiles claims that state dental programs could save millions and provide oral care to more children if Medicaid dental providers used the company's care protocol and utilization rates.

February 16, 2016

7 questions to ask before you buy software

By J. Elliott Brennan, DMD

No matter how big or small your practice, choosing the right software is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. Dr. J. Elliott Brennan has been there and offers seven questions you should consider before making any software purchase.

February 16, 2016

Dos and don'ts for patient satisfaction: Compliment every patient

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Everyone enjoys receiving compliments. You probably know this from personal experience -- feeling good when someone flatters you, and seeing the positive effect when you compliment others. It's also great for improving relationships with your patients. Complimenting them can be a vital part of your conversational repertoire, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

February 14, 2016

Golden Dental's $1.26M patent infringement award upheld

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Golden Dental Solutions (GDS) announced that a $1.26 million award for patent infringement has been upheld by a U.S. district court.

February 11, 2016

Sheri's Solutions: What are you doing for Children's Dental Health Month?

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

In her latest Sheri's Solutions, Dr. Sheri Doniger writes about some of the many ways you can make a difference in your community during Children's Dental Health Month, including directly talking to those most affected by oral health issues, your community's children.

February 11, 2016

Ultradent launches new app

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ultradent has launched the Ultradent app, which allows customers to see ongoing promotions and links with the company's online store.

February 10, 2016

Utah considers restoring dental Medicaid benefits for disabled adults

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Utah House of Representatives is considering a bill that would restore dental benefits to about 34,500 disabled Medicaid patients after the bill passed the state Senate.

February 10, 2016

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