Dental Practice: Page 402

DentalEZ to discontinue J Family chairs by 2017

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentalEZ has announced it will phase out the J Family line of patient chairs.

July 28, 2016

DSO with a difference? Avitus hopes to change the mold

By Donna Domino

Is it possible to recreate the sometimes-maligned dental service organization (DSO) model and put the dentist and the patient first, not the organization? An industry veteran has launched a new DSO called Avitus Dental Management Solutions in hopes of changing the paradigm.

July 28, 2016

U.S. bill to fight opioid epidemic becomes law

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. bill that provides resources to battle the ongoing opioid epidemic was signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 22.

July 27, 2016

Turning first-day jitters into practice success

By Jason Watts, DMD

What was your first day as a new dentist like? If it was anything like Dr. Jason Watts' first day, it wasn't quite what he expected. However, it did serve to remind him that not only was this the day he'd worked so hard to get to, he was also prepared.

July 27, 2016

43 Rules: Rule No. 3 -- Set a minimum of 10 goals

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

In his recent book, 43 Rules to Increase Practice Production, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares recommendations for achieving greater practice success in the new, more challenging dental economy. In the third excerpt, he urges setting a minimum of 10 goals for the practice.

July 27, 2016

Advertising body backs Oral-B toothbrush claims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has determined that Procter & Gamble's advertising claims about the superior clean of its Oral-B Pro 5000 and 70000 electric toothbrushes are supported by scientific evidence.

July 26, 2016

Why dentists need to think like retailers

By Jay Geier

Who is at the center of your practice? It's a simple question with a not-so-simple answer when you examine it. The best response, writes Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier, is that your patient should be at the center of your practice. He offers three tips to help you put your patients first and grow your practice.

July 26, 2016

3 principles to avoid the pitfalls in practice ownership

By Cody Mugleston, DMD

The single scariest day of Dr. Cody Mugleston's professional life was when he purchased his first practice. While he readily admits he made some mistakes along the way, he also has expanded to six offices. Here he offers three principles to help you avoid his mistakes.

July 25, 2016

Ariz. lifts CHIP enrollment freeze

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Arizona has lifted its freeze on new enrollment in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

July 24, 2016

Dos and don'ts for increasing production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Since the dental economy has become more challenging, a number of dentists have been perplexed to see that, despite a high acceptance rate, their production remains too low. If you're experiencing similar disappointment, Dr. Roger P. Levin offers some tips for increasing production.

July 24, 2016

HIPAA-compliant messaging now available for Dentrix

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new add-on is available for Henry Schein's Dentrix practice management software that includes HIPAA-compliant messaging.

July 21, 2016

Bill providing dental insurance for vets goes to Obama

By Donna Domino

A bill to provide dental insurance for U.S. military veterans has been sent to President Barack Obama for signing after being approved by Congress. It will allow veterans enrolled in a health insurance plan through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to buy dental insurance at reduced rates through MetLife or Delta Dental.

July 21, 2016

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