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Lack of adult dental coverage mars Medicare anniversary
By John Luther, DDS
On the 50th anniversary of the institution of Medicare and Medicaid, DentaQuest Chief Dental Officer Dr. John Luther celebrates the critical health coverage the programs provide, but asks when dental coverage for adults will be included in these programs.
August 11, 2015
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The most important question in dentistry
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
Having patients complete a satisfaction survey can be a great way to figure out what is going well and what needs improvement. But these surveys can be a bit cumbersome. The longer the survey is, the less likely patients are to actually take the time to complete it. As the Madow Brothers discuss, it's best to get right to the point.
August 11, 2015
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A-dec launches new ergonomic stools, foot control
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A-dec has launched its new 500 line of stools and a lever-style foot control to encourage proper posture and positioning for dental professionals.
August 10, 2015
CODA begins midlevel provider program accreditation process
By Tony Edwards
Education programs for midlevel dental providers could be accredited as soon as August 2016, after a recent Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) meeting determined that the accreditation process can begin for these programs.
August 10, 2015
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Does more Medicaid coverage cut ED use for dental care?
By Tony Edwards
Expanded dental coverage through Medicaid and an increased number of dentists were not associated with fewer visits to the emergency department (ED) by patients with nontraumatic dental conditions in 2010, according to a new study in Health Affairs.
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Encryption is only as good as its use
By Lindy Benton
Maintaining HIPAA-compliant communications among dental providers, specialists, facilities, and patients is a must in today's environment. While just about every office relies on email, many do not realize these communications are often not secure, encrypted, or HIPAA-compliant. In her latest column, MEA|NEA CEO Lindy Benton explains why secure encryption matters and offers some solutions for practices.
August 9, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Keeping more patients active
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A growing number of adults have stopped making dental appointments regularly. If you have a substantial number of inactive patients, take steps to maintain your relationship with them and, ideally, bring them back in for a visit. Otherwise, you may lose them forever, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
August 9, 2015
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3 solutions for healing the dental-and-hygiene schism
By Deborah Stewart, RDH, MBA, Dr. Michael W. Davis
In this Second Opinion, hygienist Deborah Stewart and Dr. Michael W. Davis come together to examine what, in their view, contributes to the schism between the dental and hygiene professions. They offer practical solutions to both heal this schism and put the focus back on patient care.
August 6, 2015
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Celebrities who went bankrupt
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
When you see the headlines about famous actors, musicians, and the like who seemingly have millions of dollars and yet go bankrupt, the response is to shake your head and move on. Yet, as the Madow Brothers write, in these seemingly unrelated bankruptcies, there are important lessons for building your practice and your retirement income.
August 4, 2015
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ADA brief: Are DSO dentists more satisfied in their careers?
By Tony Edwards
Dentists working in a dental service organization (DSO) are more satisfied with the amount of hours worked during a week, but less so with their income, compared with dentists working with dentist-owned-and-operated practices, according to a new brief by the ADA Health Policy Institute.
August 4, 2015
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Zest Anchors settles patent infringement suit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zest Anchors has settled a patent infringement lawsuit with Implant Direct.
August 3, 2015
Leaders in Dentistry: Gwen Essex
By Theresa Pablos
Gwen Essex, RDH, EdD, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, is actively working to create a more diverse and inclusive environment within dentistry. In this latest installment of the Leaders in Dentistry series, she talks about why diversity can positively impact access to care.
August 3, 2015
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