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Delta Dental of Ky. CEO resigns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dentist who served as CEO of Delta Dental of Kentucky since 1995 has resigned.
April 2, 2017
Do's and don'ts for customer service: Good isn't good enough
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most practices provide good customer service, but that's no longer good enough. To stand out in a crowded field, you have to deliver great customer service, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. Every interaction must be viewed as an opportunity to WOW patients.
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Week in Review: ADA's new licensing exam; new products at IDS; and teledentistry
By Tony Edwards
March 30, 2017
Survey: Dental offices have shortest patient wait time
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Your patients may have some anxiety about visiting your office, but at least they don't have to wait long. A new survey reported that patients seeing a general dentist have the shortest wait time on average of any U.S. doctor's office.
March 30, 2017
Health policy debate needs to protect children's benefits
By Deborah Vishnevsky
These past few weeks have been a roller-coaster ride for anyone following the health policy debates in Congress, writes Deborah Vishnevsky of the Children's Dental Health Project. In this Second Opinion, she recaps recent events and makes a case for continuing oral healthcare benefits for children.
March 30, 2017
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Survey: Only 29% of patients screened for oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Only 29% of U.S. patients reported being screened for oral cancer at their last visit to the dental office, according to a new survey released by the Oral Cancer Foundation, the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, Vigilant Biosciences, and Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer.
March 30, 2017
$6.4M misspent by La. Medicaid dental program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An audit of the Louisiana Medicaid Dental Program found that $6.4 million in payments made by the program from July 2012 through June 2016 violated the program's rules.
March 29, 2017
Birner reports decreased revenues for Q4 and 2016
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Birner Dental Management Services reported a decrease in revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter of 2016 and for the year.
March 29, 2017
How effective is teledentistry in nursing homes?
By Lori Roniger
Teledentistry has been suggested as a solution to combat the dental neglect increasingly prevalent among elderly residents of long-term care facilities. But is the technology ready for its close-up? A new study compared teledentistry to face-to-face examination for diagnosing dental pathology.
March 29, 2017
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FBI warns of cyberthreat to medical, dental facilities
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning medical and dental facilities of potential threats from hackers who are actively targeting patient data.
March 28, 2017
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Both sides claim victory in latest ClearCorrect vs. Align ruling
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Both sides claimed victory when the latest rulings in an ongoing patent infringement case between ClearCorrect and Align Technology were handed down by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board on March 24.
March 28, 2017
5 steps to help transform your practice
By Jay Geier
Jay Geier and his team are embarking on a health challenge. After 90 days, everyone will find out who had the commitment and discipline to make the necessary changes to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The same approach can apply to your practice: Are you willing to take these five steps to help it thrive?
March 28, 2017
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