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What dentists can learn from CEOs about creating sustainability
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In the latest excerpt from his book What Dentists Can Learn From Top CEOs, Dr. Roger P. Levin explains why dentists should think about long-term sustainability for the success of their practice. He offers examples of how creating sustainability can work to a practice's advantage.
December 17, 2014
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Calif. Supreme Court rules on medical malpractice awards
By Tony Edwards
California dentists breathed a sigh of relief this fall when a ballot measure to quadruple the state's cap on noneconomic damages for medical and dental malpractice was defeated. Less than a month later, however, the cap is already facing a challenge in California's Supreme Court.
December 17, 2014
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4 tips for less stress this holiday season
By Jen Butler, MEd
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler offers four tips to reduce holiday stress and make this time of year memorable, for the right reasons. She writes that even during the holidays, having a plan is the key to success.
December 16, 2014
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3 ways to reduce overhead in your practice
By Sally McKenzie
Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie asks if your overhead costs are more than 55% of your collections. If they are, she offers three practical ideas to manage these costs, make your days more productive, and possibly increase your practice's profitability.
December 16, 2014
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ADA: Dentists' earnings not recovering from recession
By Donna Domino
Dentists' earnings are not rebounding despite several years of economic recovery, according to new ADA research. Recent years have seen a stagnation of consumer dental spending, an increased number of dentists, and stagnant dentist earnings, the study found.
December 15, 2014
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CDA calls for action to correct kids' Denti-Cal deficiencies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) is urging immediate steps, including a reversal of a 10% provider reimbursement cut, to address critical issues with the state's Denti-Cal Medicaid dental program.
December 14, 2014
Dos and don'ts for patient communication: Help inexperienced patients understand oral health
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It's easy for dental professionals to forget that some patients may have very low dental literacy, such as those who rarely see or have never seen a dentist. They may also be apprehensive about what's about to happen in the treatment chair. Make the effort to inform and reassure them, even though doing so calls for a little more time and effort, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
December 14, 2014
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How to appeal a denial for covered services
By Doyle Williams, DDS
DrBicuspid.com has teamed with former dental insurance executive Dr. Doyle Williams to provide expertise to you and your staff for maximizing your patient's benefits. In this column, Dr. Williams explains how to appeal an insurance denial for covered services.
December 14, 2014
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3M, Whitepeaks settle dental ceramics coloring patent suit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has settled a patent infringement lawsuit with Whitepeaks Dental Solutions in Germany involving technology that enables the coloring of ceramic-based dental restorations.
December 10, 2014
Study: ACA leaves many children without important benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandate for essential health benefits has resulted in a state-by-state patchwork of coverage for children that has significant exclusions, particularly for children with special healthcare needs, according to a study in Health Affairs.
December 10, 2014
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SC's Healthy Connections program supports oral health
By Rebekah Mathews
In this Second Opinion, Rebekah Mathews, the regional director of DentaQuest South Carolina, examines the issues surrounding the far-too-frequent lack of adult dental care for many Medicaid programs and the benefits of South Carolina's recently enacted legislation for adult preventive dental care.
December 9, 2014
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NH survey finds care lags for seniors
By Donna Domino
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has released the findings of a new survey that finds seniors in the state with the poorest oral health are those who are economically disadvantaged and have conditions that affect their ability to eat and also may impact their overall health.
December 7, 2014
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