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AAP survey: Patients lie about flossing frequency
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than a quarter of patients lie about how often they floss, according to a new survey released June 23 by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).
June 23, 2015
Not another 'get rich quick' scheme
By Jay Geier
No matter what you see in magazines or read on message boards, there is only one "get rich quick" scheme that you can implement immediately and see results. You need to overdeliver on value to your patients, according to Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier.
June 23, 2015
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Office visits can be stressful -- for the dentist
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
You know dentistry is a high-stress, sometimes lonely profession. But as the Madow Brothers will help you remember, there are a number of reasons why being a dentist was named the best job in the country by U.S. News and World Report not so long ago.
June 23, 2015
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5 steps to reduce your practice's operational costs
By Chloeann Gordon
While increasing income is one way to grow profit, many dental practice owners struggle with an already high workload and busy schedule. Chloeann Gordon of Wazu Holdings details five important steps you can take to help reduce your operational costs.
June 22, 2015
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Tab32 updates practice management software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
San Diego technology company Tab32 has released a new version of its free, cloud-based practice management software.
June 21, 2015
3 tips to help your office manager succeed
By Sally McKenzie
If you want your office manager to succeed, you need to hire someone who has the right skill set and temperament for the job -- not just someone who's been with the practice for years. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers three tips to help your office manager and your practice thrive.
June 21, 2015
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4 reasons practices should adopt benefits technology
By Matt Martin
Provider Web portals can help your practice check patient eligibility, submit insurance claims, and more. Yet many dentists don't use them, according to Matt Martin of benefits technology company Skygen. He outlines four reasons why benefits technology can help your practice.
June 21, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for branding: A brief on branding
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In the new competitive dental economy, dentists who recognize the importance of promoting their practice strengths will gain the advantage and see their production and income multiply, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. As CEOs, dentists are ultimately responsible for protecting and enhancing the practice's brand -- essentially the image of the business and everything associated with it.
June 21, 2015
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Ala. Supreme Court upholds teeth-whitening law
By Donna Domino
The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a state law restricting nondentists from offering teeth-whitening products and services. The ruling affirmed an earlier decision that such services are reasonably related to public health and safety.
June 18, 2015
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NY AG: Aspen Dental Mgmt engaged in unauthorized practice of dentistry
By Tony Edwards
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement on June 18 with Aspen Dental Management that requires the company to change the way it does business in the state and pay a $450,000 civil penalty.
June 17, 2015
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6 tips for your male patients' oral health
By George Koumaras, DDS
As Father's Day is this weekend, DrBicuspid.com asked Dr. George Koumaras of Anthem to list six tips you can relate to your male (and female) patients all year to help them improve their oral health.
June 17, 2015
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What dentists can learn from top CEOs about managing their time
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In his recent book, What Dentists Can Learn from Top CEOs, Dr. Roger P. Levin describes a wide range of effective techniques used by corporate leaders and explains how these approaches can be applied successfully in dental practices. Here is an excerpt from the chapter entitled "CEOs Manage Their Time."
June 17, 2015
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