Dental Practice: Page 386

ADA asks for regulatory relief in letter to Trump
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ADA President Gary Roberts and Executive Director Kathleen O'Loughlin have sent a letter to the incoming Donald Trump administration seeking regulatory reform to allow dental practices to "deliver oral healthcare services at an affordable price."
December 28, 2016
Slow down and humanize your dentistry
By Primitivo Roig, DDS
In a world where technology and groundbreaking techniques get more than their fair share of attention from the public and dental professionals, Dr. Primitivo Roig wants to focus on the human side of dentistry. Technology has its place, but he wants you to slow down and talk with your patients.
December 27, 2016
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What to ask when looking to improve your claim processes
By Lindy Benton
Is your insurance company moving toward electronic claim submissions? Is your practice prepared for all the issues around electronic claim and attachment submissions? Vyne CEO and President Lindy Benton writes that there's a way to improve your practice's processes, if you ask the right questions.
December 26, 2016
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Do's and don'ts for practice growth: Track the sources of your new patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your future success depends on new patients -- how many join your practice annually, and how much production they generate. So it's important to track these numbers and tabulate how new patients learned about your practice, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. This information helps you to bring in even more new patients.
December 26, 2016
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Infographic: U.S. seniors lack dental coverage
By Theresa Pablos
A new study analyzed access to dental care for Medicare beneficiaries, and the findings don't look good. Only about 10% of older U.S. adults have dental insurance, and, of those who do, they still pay half of all their dental costs out of pocket.
December 22, 2016
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43 Rules: Rule No. 5 -- Have 98% of patients scheduled at all times
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In his recent book, 43 Rules to Increase Practice Production, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares recommendations for achieving greater practice success in the new, more challenging dental economy. In the fifth excerpt, he focuses on creating great customer loyalty.
December 21, 2016
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New dental hygienist bill to be introduced in Ga.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New legislation that would allow Georgia dental hygienists to provide preventive care in certain settings without the direct supervision of a dentist will be introduced in the state's General Assembly.
December 20, 2016
Why do you do what you do?
By Jay Geier
The end of the year is about more than eating our weight in holiday cookies, decking the halls, and dashing through the snow, writes Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier. It's a good time to reflect on what we are grateful for and to count our blessings before moving into the new year.
December 20, 2016
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DSOs gain endorsement from state legislators' caucus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) has adopted a 2017 policy resolution supporting dental service organizations (DSOs).
December 19, 2016
Sheri's Solutions: Come on over and check them out
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
What do you do when your practice asks a new patient's previous dentist for the patient's last full-mouth series only to be told that, while the other office has the x-rays, the images have not been converted to digital yet? Dr. Sheri Doniger has an idea on how to solve this issue.
December 19, 2016
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Do's and don'ts for office efficiency: Break through the bottlenecks
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
All management systems, including the most efficient, eventually suffer from bottlenecks. You can't prevent bottlenecks, but you can prevent them from undercutting productivity and creating stress, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. With vigilance, you and your entire staff can spot a new bottleneck early and figure out how to revamp the affected system before significant harm has been done.
December 18, 2016
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Utah kids score poorly on oral healthcare
By Lori Roniger
Large numbers of Utah elementary schoolchildren have experienced tooth decay or have untreated decay, according to the results of a statewide survey. While more children are receiving sealants now, the authors conclude that greater access to insurance and oral healthcare is still needed.
December 14, 2016
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