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Perfect match: Choosing the right associate for your practice
By Morgan Pace
Choosing the right associate could be one of the biggest decisions you will make as a practice owner. But how should you assess an associate candidate? Dental search consultant/recruiter Morgan Pace writes that many practice owners opt for the "gut feel" method, results are generally better when taking a more systematic approach. He offers practical advice that can ease your process.
April 29, 2015
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Carestream's CS 3500 intraoral scanner wins Edison Award
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream Dental's CS 3500 intraoral scanner was awarded a bronze medal at the 2015 Edison Award ceremony.
April 28, 2015
What's on your 'away message'?
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
When you are preparing to be out of the office, do you give much thought to your out-of-office message? In their latest column, the Madow Brothers bring your attention to how you can use these messages to your advantage and offer real-life examples that can help your practice present the right message to your patients.
April 28, 2015
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5 reasons emergency patients never come back
By Sally McKenzie
How does your practice react when you receive a call from an emergency patient? Practice management expert Sally McKenzie suggests seeing this as an opportunity for growth. She offers five tips to help you reap the benefits these patients can bring, from a larger patient base to increased production and a more robust bottom line.
April 26, 2015
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Second Opinion: Questions we should be asking insurance companies -- Part 2
By Jason P. Hirsch, DMD, MPH
In the first part of this Second Opinion, Dr. Jason P. Hirsch addressed the confusion surrounding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and dentistry. In the conclusion, he urges practitioners and insurance companies alike to put patients first.
April 26, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for collections: Control collections
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If your practice doesn't collect 99% of fees owed, any gains in production will be compromised. The key to meeting this target is a step-by-step collections system that keeps patient accounts up-to-date, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
April 26, 2015
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Wash. state leaders meet to improve oral health
By Donna Domino
Washington healthcare leaders gathered this week for a symposium to improve the state's oral health. More than 100 dentists, physicians, and healthcare experts met as state health officials focus on oral health's connection to overall health.
April 23, 2015
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What dentists can learn from top CEOs about strategic planning
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In his 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. This is an excerpt from the chapter entitled "CEOs Make Strategic Plans."
April 22, 2015
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19 dentists convicted of Medicaid fraud in 2014
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In 2014, 19 dentists were convicted of Medicaid fraud, according to an annual report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General. More than $4.1 million was recovered from these convictions.
April 21, 2015
The Naked Dentist visits Dr. Delaware
By Curtis Marshall
In his latest Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall asks, "What is your preferred lifestyle?" Working fewer days or less stress perhaps? By unveiling his formula for true patient acceptance, Marshall helps a Delaware dentist see the naked truth about his practice.
April 21, 2015
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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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