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Sheri's Solutions: Flexible scheduling

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

In her latest Sheri's Solutions, Dr. Sheri Doniger examines her long-standing policy of offering Saturday hours twice a month. Her reasoning goes beyond just patient convenience, as she also receives more referrals to her practice.

March 17, 2015

Smile Magic dental clinics agree to $4.5M settlement in Texas Medicaid fraud case

By Donna Domino

Four clinics of Texas' Smile Magic chain have agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle Medicaid fraud charges. The whistleblower lawsuit claimed the clinics used paid recruiters to target parents in grocery store parking lots and at bus stops with offers of money and gift cards to bring their kids to the clinics.

March 16, 2015

March Mayhem begins! Also, Levin on your website; Knowles on winning; Madow Bros. on coffee

By Tony Edwards

March 15, 2015

Dos and don'ts for marketing: Attract new patients with your website

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Most dental practices have websites now, but many of them fail to take advantage of their potential for attracting new patients. The impression your website creates will probably make the difference between receiving a call for an appointment and never hearing from a prospective patient, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

March 15, 2015

We don't. We can't. We won't. Sorry.

By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS

How does a restaurant not serving coffee impart a lesson for your practice? In their column, the Madow Brothers offer some advice on how to keep your customers happy and grow your business.

March 15, 2015

Is your competitive nature ruining your practice?

By Lisa Knowles, DDS

In her latest column, Dr. Lisa Knowles asks a necessary question: Is what got you into and through dental school working for your practice? Are you focused on winning or on influencing? She eloquently advocates for taking a step back to better serve your patients and work with your team.

March 15, 2015

Second Opinion: Accurate framework leads to better practice valuation -- Part 1

By Tim Lott, Jason P. Wood, David Zoellick, Galen Van Otterloo, Andy Lemhkuhl, Michael Bark

In this Second Opinion, well-known practice valuation experts come together to offer their thoughts on what the correct valuation and opportunity is for a dentist considering selling his or her practice.

March 12, 2015

DentaQuest names new chief information officer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentaQuest has appointed Dan Sheehan as its new chief information officer.

March 11, 2015

Ind. dentist pays $12K penalty for dumping patient files

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Indianapolis dentist has been sued by the state for HIPAA violations and will pay a $12,000 penalty. This is the first time Indiana has sued for a HIPAA violation.

March 10, 2015

Introducing the Naked Dentist

By Curtis Marshall

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to welcome a new series, the Naked Dentist by Curtis Marshall. His columns will analyze dental practices, looking past the surface to uncover their flaws, but also offering solutions for improvement. In this introductory column, Marshall undresses a dentist's practice in Colorado.

March 10, 2015

ADA disputes HRSA's projection of dentist shortage in 2025

By Tony Edwards

An overall shortage of more than 15,000 dentists is projected in the U.S. by 2025, according to a report released last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). However, the ADA Health Policy Institute recommends interpreting the HRSA's overall conclusions with some caution.

March 9, 2015

Apple announces ResearchKit app software for medical researchers

By Theresa Pablos

Apple introduced ResearchKit, an open-source software framework designed to benefit medical researchers, at its March 2015 Special Event on Monday. Using ResearchKit, researchers will be able to more easily design apps that allow patients to remotely consent to join clinical trials and provide data.

March 8, 2015

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