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CareCredit, ADA sign 7-year contract extension
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CareCredit and the ADA announced a seven-year extension to their exclusive endorsement agreement.
November 6, 2016
Dos and don'ts for controlling overhead: Reward staff members for cost-cutting ideas
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In all businesses -- including dental practices -- operating costs tend to creep up gradually if not monitored carefully. Fortunately, you have a number of cost-cutting experts at your disposal: all the members of your practice team, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
November 6, 2016
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Behavioral therapy can reduce pediatric dental anxiety
By Tony Edwards
You might not have studied cognitive behavioral therapy in dental school, but the findings of a new study suggest the technique might help reduce your pediatric patients' anxiety about visiting your office, leading to more productive visits.
November 3, 2016
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Marquee Dental acquires Tenn. practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental support organization Marquee Dental has continued its growth by acquiring a general dentistry practice in Nashville, TN.
November 2, 2016
More working adults have dental insurance
By Donna Domino
The number of working-age adults with dental benefits rose in 2014, partly because of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to new ADA Health Policy Institute briefs. However, the gap between low- and high-income adults who have received dental care has increased, the researchers found.
November 2, 2016
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4 benefits of a strong social media presence
By Jessica Dahlstrum
Between patient care and day-to-day practice operations, social media might easily fall off your list of priorities. However, social media is a power tool, a way to engage patients and present a patient-centric view of your practice, writes Jessica Dahlstrum of Wpromote. She offers four key benefits to having a strong social media presence.
November 2, 2016
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2016 Dental Excellence Awards nominating continues
By Tony Edwards
The nominating process continues for the 2016 DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards, giving you the chance to tell us who should be nominated for dentistry's most prestigious awards. Categories include Best New Restoratives Material, Best Practice Management Consultant, Best New Operatory Product, and more. There are eight categories in all.
November 2, 2016
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Vital to ask patients about their vitamin D intake
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
When you are taking a patient's health history, do you ask about supplements and vitamins? Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg does, and when a patient came to his office concerned about gum disease, the answer to the supplement and vitamins question led to an interesting discussion that may help you with your patients.
November 1, 2016
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Demandforce adds two-way texting feature
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Demandforce is adding a two-way texting feature to its dashboard for its customers.
November 1, 2016
ADA vote allows specialists to practice outside specialty
By Donna Domino
Specialists will be able to practice outside their announced specialty, according to a resolution approved by the ADA House of Delegates during the 2016 annual meeting. The change was expected after a U.S. judge ruled earlier in 2016 that a Texas regulation barring dentists from advertising themselves as "specialists" was unconstitutional.
October 31, 2016
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5 tips for your patients about Halloween candy
By John Luther, DDS
While some of your pediatric patients may have made the rounds of multiple Halloween parties or school events, many more will be walking around their neighborhoods this evening. Dr. John Luther, the chief dental officer of Western Dental, offers five tips to reduce the risks for your patients from the candy they accumulate.
October 30, 2016
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Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Make the most of dental insurance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The insurance industry has thoroughly redefined the financial aspects of practicing dentistry. You need to take a business-like approach to dental insurance, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. Use it to increase production while you and your team control overhead and develop systems that enable you to provide patient care cost-effectively.
October 30, 2016
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