Dental Practice: Page 399

How to respond to 'But you said I should floss'
By Jen Butler, MEd
With the release of the Associated Press article on the lack of evidence of flossing's effectiveness, patients might be questioning the education you and your staff provide and, in some cases, the providers themselves. But, as stress management expert Jen Butler writes, you can manage conversations in which you educate patients in one direction when research sends them in the other.
August 24, 2016
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Are New England dental practices worth more?
By Tony Edwards
Which region of the U.S. has the highest average valuation for dental practices? If you guessed New England, you're correct, according to the DrBicuspid-Snapshot practice valuation tool. The tool is a quick way to get an idea of what your dental practice is worth.
August 24, 2016
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Blind Spots: Are you protected from a data catastrophe?
By Jan Keller
You've heard the horror stories before: A backup system goes wrong, and a business loses most, if not all, of its customer data. But, as practice management consultant Jan Keller writes, what would happen if that were your practice? How confident are you that you can retrieve your patient data from yesterday, a week ago, or even a year ago should disaster strike?
August 23, 2016
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HIPAA compliance: Part 1 -- 5 important requirements
By Jeff Broudy
Does your practice have an information technology managed service agreement? If so, does it cover your practice's HIPAA compliance? In the first of a two-part series, Jeff Broudy, CEO of a HIPAA-compliance firm, discusses five HIPAA requirements that are not often covered by your agreement.
August 23, 2016
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ICD codes are coming: 5 ways to get prepared
By Theresa Pablos
When it comes to submitting dental claims, it's easy to make simple mistakes. Coding experts Dr. Charles Blair and Glenda Hood share five tips for clean claims in part two of their series on diagnostic coding.
August 22, 2016
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CareCredit gets 4 contract renewals
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CareCredit has received multiyear agreement renewals with four large dental organizations.
August 21, 2016
3 questions to ask before hiring an associate
By Sally McKenzie
To you, it's clear that it's time to hire an associate. You can't keep up with your schedule, and you're constantly stressed out. But, as practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, ask yourself three questions first to make sure you really do need an associate.
August 21, 2016
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Dos and don'ts for team leadership: Lead by example
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You probably have greater influence on how your staff members behave than you think. They watch you constantly, taking cues, reading your moods, and seeing how you interact with patients and team members. You're like a walking, talking instruction manual for your team. This gives you great power, but you can harness it only by understanding your impact, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 21, 2016
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Western Dental appoints new chief dental officer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western Dental has appointed John Luther, DDS, as its new chief dental officer.
August 18, 2016
Private equity firm acquires DSO Smile Brands
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Private equity firm Gryphon Investors has acquired the dental service organization (DSO) Smile Brands.
August 18, 2016
3 tips to increase implant case acceptance
By Judd F. Boehme, DDS
Even the best implant procedure can be a difficult experience for patients if they aren't educated and prepared. Dr. Judd F. Boehme has been there and offers three tips that can help you create a better experience for your patients and increase your practice's implant acceptance rate.
August 18, 2016
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Dental sleep medicine: Part 1 -- What dentists need to know
By Mike Giesy, DDS
Dentistry has the unique opportunity to identify not only tooth-related problems but a myriad of systemic diseases as well, writes Dr. Mike Giesy. A growing public awareness of obstructive sleep apnea is an opportunity for a practice to bridge the gap between dentistry and medicine and also make a difference in patient's lives.
August 18, 2016
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