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Don't ever say these things to your team members
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
Has a phrase ever slipped out and you immediately wish you hadn't said it? In their latest column, the Madow Brothers offer some practical advice to help avoid this situation with your staff, while focusing on what you can do to build a healthy work atmosphere.
April 21, 2015
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Should nondentist teeth-whitening services be regulated?
By Theresa Pablos
In the recent ruling in the North Carolina teeth-whitening case, the U.S. Supreme Court made it clear that the state dental board does not have the authority to regulate teeth-whitening services provided by nondentists. The question remains, however, is it necessary for these teeth-whitening professionals to be regulated?
April 20, 2015
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Conn. dentist to pay $2.1M to settle Medicaid fraud claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Connecticut dentist has agreed to pay $2.1 million to settle fraud allegations and civil claims stemming from an illegal Medicaid billing scheme, according to Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen.
April 19, 2015
Second Opinion: Questions we should be asking insurance companies -- Part 1
By Jason P. Hirsch, DMD, MPH
Dr. Jason P. Hirsch responds to a recent interview with an insurance company executive in this Second Opinion. He addresses the confusion surrounding the Affordable Care Act and asks if patients are being best served by insurers.
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How well-trained is your front desk to handle a new patient call?
By Stuart Briefer
In his first column for DrBicuspid.com, practice management consultant Stuart Briefer asks if you are getting enough data from new patients who call your practice. He advocates a well-designed call sheet to help your staff obtain the necessary information.
April 19, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for social media: Join the online conversation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Studies have shown that 75% of consumers rely on social media to make purchasing decisions, and 57% of all U.S. adults use Facebook, with 64% of users visiting the site daily. Similarly popular, Twitter accounts for 82% of all social media leads for small businesses. If you decide to use social media, commit to doing it well, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.
April 19, 2015
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Best practices accounting needed for dental industry
By Thomas Climo, PhD
With total annual revenue of $125 billion in 2014, U.S. dental practices are on a revenue level with AT&T, Hewlett-Packard, and other similar companies. But for all this revenue, too often best accounting practices are missing. Consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, writes that better financial reporting ultimately leads to better practice valuation when it comes time to sell your practice.
April 16, 2015
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Ill. bill seeks coverage for sedation of special needs patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill sponsored by Illinois legislators would require insurance companies to cover sedation during dental procedures for special needs patients.
April 15, 2015
Texas reaches $300K settlement with Benco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Texas attorney general has reached a $300,000 settlement agreement with Benco Dental Supply over allegations of anticompetitive practices.
April 14, 2015
U.S. Senate passes CHIP funding bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Following the lead of the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate passed a bill on April 14 to continue funding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
April 14, 2015
And the 'official dentist' is ...
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
How do you build trust and name recognition for your practice? In their latest column, the Madow Brothers offer a suggestion that is both unique and cost-effective -- become the "official dentist" of a local organization, sports team, or school.
April 14, 2015
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Insurance marketplace enrollment offers practice growth opportunity
By Tony Edwards
As enrollment in the U.S. health insurance marketplace increases to almost 12 million people, general dentists should use this opportunity to attract new patients, according to Marcia Vannuccini of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.
April 13, 2015
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