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HHS: Medicaid kids aren't getting required dental care

By Theresa Pablos

In four U.S. states, millions of children enrolled in Medicaid are not getting required dental care, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. The report also provides recommendations on how the states can move forward.

January 26, 2016

The most overlooked component of team training

By Jay Geier

There's no question of the impact and importance of solid training on job performance and success, regardless of your profession. However, as Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier writes, the most significant factor for the success of team training is you.

January 26, 2016

New oral health app launched for family physicians

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine has launched a new app as part of its national Smiles for Life oral health curriculum.

January 25, 2016

DrBicuspid.com announces the 2015 Dental Excellence Award winners

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. Awards will be handed out at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February.

January 25, 2016

U.S. judge rules for AAID over Texas board on specialist ads

By Tony Edwards

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) won another legal battle on January 21, when a U.S. district judge ruled that certain regulations of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners restrict the academy's First Amendment right to free speech.

January 25, 2016

Dos and don'ts for patient retention: Inspire loyalty with great customer service

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Nobody wants to visit the dentist. You and your team have to always keep that in mind. Anything and everything your practice can do to exceed expectations will keep patients coming back for their hygiene appointments and other dental care, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

January 24, 2016

Cross-training not working? Here's why

By Sally McKenzie

When one of your staff members is out sick or on vacation, how does your office respond? Do your team members have the training needed for when they are asked to fill in? As practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, if your team is properly trained, it will save you time, money, and frustration down the road.

January 24, 2016

Practice Management Insider: Legal cases; financing; and your 2016 goals

By Tony Edwards

January 20, 2016

Legal Cases: Mandibular implant placement with resulting paresthesia

By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS

In their latest column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler present a case from a general dentist's office. This dentist, experienced in implant placement and restoration, saw a 49-year old patient for a single implant. What happened during and after treatment is a cautionary tale.

January 20, 2016

How to effectively teach patients about oral health

By Theresa Pablos

What is the best way to teach patients about oral health? The U.K.'s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recently released guidelines to help dental teams create effective patient-centered oral health promotions.

January 18, 2016

Survey: Income influences where consumers receive dental care

By Tony Edwards

In a survey released January 19 of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, consumers from households with an income of less than $35,000 were more likely to rely on an emergency department for oral healthcare than individuals from higher-income households.

January 18, 2016

Dos and don'ts for patient financing: Increase production with outside financing

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

The availability of treatment financing can often make the difference between accepting and rejecting your recommendations for some patients. By making treatment affordable, such as offering a payment plan from a reputable lender, it opens the door for increased production and reduces your financial risks and collection headaches, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

January 17, 2016

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