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U.S. Senate confirms Dr. Price as HHS head
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of Rep. Tom Price, MD (R-GA), as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The vote by the Senate was 52-47.
February 9, 2017
Calif. 'dentist to the stars' has license suspended
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A California dentist known as the dentist to the stars has agreed to a temporary suspension of her dental and business licenses.
February 9, 2017
Legal Cases: 24 fillings on virgin teeth
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
A 23-year-old woman presented to a general dentist for a routine exam with no radiographic evidence of decay. Yet on clinical examination, the dentist found that his explorer stuck on the occlusal surfaces of the patient's posterior teeth and recommended treatment. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler write in their latest Legal Cases series, finding a way to document justification for clinical treatment is crucial.
February 9, 2017
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U.S. judge blocks Anthem, Cigna merger
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. federal judge has blocked Anthem's $54 billion acquisition of Cigna.
February 8, 2017
ND midlevel provider bill fails
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
North Dakota lawmakers have once again voted against a bill to allow midlevel providers to practice in the state.
February 8, 2017
Practice Management Insider: It takes more than talent to be an excellent team member
By Tony Edwards
February 8, 2017
Managing an inheritance
By John G. McCarthy III
An inheritance may come at a difficult time for you and your family. However, as these bequests can greatly influence your financial planning, having a plan in place can be helpful. As financial planner John G. McCarthy III explains, there are different strategies depending on what type of inheritance is received.
February 8, 2017
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Should Medicare include dental coverage? Experts weigh in
By Theresa Pablos
Since Medicare was created in 1965, the U.S. has put a man on the moon and a rover on Mars, the internet was created, and 3D-printed restorations went from science fiction to clinical practice. Some experts think it's time for Medicare to change, too, by finally covering dental care.
February 7, 2017
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7 things that require zero talent
By Jay Geier
It isn't just talent that makes an excellent team member. In fact, skills can be taught, while characteristics such as passion and integrity come from within a person, writes Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier. His latest column details seven key attributes that have nothing to do with talent but can add tremendous value to your practice.
February 7, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for practice growth: Does a second office make sense?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Many dentists think about opening a satellite office at some point in their career. Before you make such a move, come up with a realistic idea of what it will take to achieve the intended results, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises in his latest Practice Success tip.
February 5, 2017
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DDS Lab, Dentegra form partnership
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental laboratory DDS Lab and Dentegra Insurance have partnered to offer discounted pricing on DDS products and services to the dental carrier's participating dentists.
February 1, 2017
Second Opinion: Wash. lawmakers should regulate dental chains
By Bernard Larson, DDS
In this Second Opinion, the president of the Washington State Dental Association spells out the case for new legislation in that state that would prohibit dental service organizations from interfering in a dentist's clinical judgment and provide state authority for monitoring these organizations.
February 1, 2017
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