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U.S. Supreme Court rules providers can't sue states over Medicaid rates
By Tony Edwards
Dentists and other private healthcare providers cannot sue to force states to raise their Medicaid reimbursement rates, according to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued on March 31.
April 1, 2015
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Sheri's Solutions: 'I Googled you'
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
In her latest Sheri's Solutions, Dr. Sheri Doniger relates the story of patients wearing color-coordinated clothing to match her office, while illustrating the bigger picture of how simple it can be to make social media a positive tool in your practice.
March 31, 2015
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Appeal to kids' sense of wonder for better clinical outcomes
By Robert Wade, DDS
Whether your practice is exclusively focused on pediatric patients or you have a mixture of adults and children, you understand that children offer challenges that go beyond treatment. Dr. Robert Wade shares his unique approach to making children feel welcome and achieving better clinical outcomes.
March 31, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for the front desk: Shift to cellphone communication
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most dental practices rely heavily on landline phone systems. Consumers, however, are cutting that cord in their lives. Considering how important it is to contact patients in a timely way, making the shift to cellphone communication with them is imperative, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
March 29, 2015
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Ariz. dentist introduces U.S. dental insurance bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (R-AZ), has introduced the Dental Insurance Fairness Act of 2015, which, if passed, would coordinate dental benefits and allow consumers to use providers who are not in their network.
March 29, 2015
5 magic words to reduce stress
By Jen Butler, MEd
In the first of a two-part series, stress management expert Jen Butler introduces us to five magic words and explains how they can help you find long-term solutions for reducing stress. This week's column covers the first three words: "and," "enough," and "yet."
March 29, 2015
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Give the people what they want!
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
What do your patients want when it comes to treatment: decent, better, or best? In their latest column, the Madow Brothers find an insightful twist to an everyday dilemma that will help you serve your patients better -- and best.
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U.S. House passes CHIP funding bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill on March 26 to continue funding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but it will be at least another two weeks before the Senate votes on the bill.
March 26, 2015
Carestream launches guide to digital dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream Dental has launched a new app for the iPad, CS Digitalizer, that provides a step-by-step guide to building a customized digital practice.
March 26, 2015
Second Opinion: Wheel of valuation shows better practice valuation
By Thomas Climo, PhD
In the lively ongoing debate on practice valuation, consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, weighs in with his reply to the two-part series by Tim Lott and colleagues that ran earlier this month. Here, Climo focuses on the wheel of valuation and the importance of the rate of the cost of capital.
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5 ideas for a brand makeover for your dental practice
By Kenneth J. Wolnik, DDS
DrBicuspid.com welcomes Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik to our site. In this column, Dr. Wolnik offers thoughtful, practical advice on how to get your practice out of its rut with a brand makeover. Maybe you should revisit your marketing strategy or update your website? Dr. Wolnik has five solid ideas to help you today.
March 24, 2015
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The Naked Dentist gets 'inside the muscle'
By Curtis Marshall
In his second Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall gets "inside the muscle" of a practice. He continues his examination of a practice in Colorado and looks at why tracking collections is a reactive, rather than a proactive, approach.
March 24, 2015
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