Dental Practice: Page 416

6 tips for keeping your patient data safe

By Jonny Brennan, MD, DMD, MPH

Think your practice is too small for hackers to take notice? Dr. Jonny Brennan writes that almost half of all security breaches in 2014 were in healthcare, including dental offices. He offers six practical tips to help you keep your patient data safe and secure.

April 3, 2016

Dos and don'ts for increasing revenue: Get serious about cosmetic dentistry

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

The current cosmetic dentistry market is estimated at $4 billion in the U.S. Patients want their teeth and smiles to look as attractive as possible, and they're willing to spend a considerable amount of money to reach that goal. This represents a tremendous opportunity for dentists to increase revenue and income, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

April 3, 2016

Mouthguard awareness tops facial protection month

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Five oral health organizations are teaming up to raise awareness about mouthguards for National Facial Protection Month in April.

March 31, 2016

If it were easy, everyone would have teeth

By Lisa Knowles, DDS

This might happen every day in your office: A patient sits in your chair and you see red gums and too much plaque. When you learn that the patient's home-care routine consists of the occasional use of a pick, how do you react? Dr. Lisa Knowles calls for working on the communication skills necessary to encourage patients to make changes.

March 31, 2016

FTC sues opioid manufacturer, other pharma companies

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint in federal district court that alleges Endo Pharmaceuticals and other companies blocked consumers' access to lower-cost generic versions of two pain medications, including an opioid.

March 30, 2016

Dental Intel releases new practice productivity tool

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental Intel has released its new Provider Pulse business intelligence application.

March 30, 2016

Medical billing in the modern dental practice

By Chris Farrugia, DDS

Dr. Chris Farrugia explores how the purchase of a cone-beam CT machine led to a fundamental shift in his practice and the way he views dentistry. He writes that the exploration of medical billing versus dental billing changed his practice from a dental practice into a medical-style practice that treats teeth.

March 30, 2016

Office lease negotiating: Part 4 -- Term & renewal

By Matt LaMaster, Esq.

In part four of this series, Matt LaMaster discusses why a lease may not start on the day it is signed and how some practices negotiate to delay paying rent until the practice is established. He also explores lease renewals and terminations.

March 29, 2016

Hospitals are a terrible idea

By Benjamin Burris, DDS

"Dental service organization" is a dirty phrase to many in the profession, but Dr. Benjamin Burris looks at the recent past and argues that, just as so-called "corporate medicine" evolved from need, technology advancements, and a desire to better serve patients, corporate dentistry may do the same.

March 29, 2016

BioRed launches Total Compliance service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Regulated medical waste return company BioRed has launched a new Total Compliance service to meet updated Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance rules.

March 28, 2016

4 ways to get the most out of your website

By Megan McGuire

How is your website performing for your practice? Does it stand out from the competition? Does it help you bring in new patients? If your website isn't delivering, consider these ideas from Megan McGuire of Wpromote.

March 28, 2016

Fla. to study dental care in revamped Medicaid program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill that will study possible changes to the way Medicaid recipients receive dental care in that state.

March 27, 2016

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