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Ohio court upholds noncompete agreement
By Donna Domino
An Ohio appellate court has affirmed a ruling upholding a noncompete agreement that restricted a dentist from practicing within 30 miles of his old practice. The dentist who sold his practice claims the restriction referred to driving distance.
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MLPs could change the dental landscape
By Benjamin Burris, DDS
In his latest column for DrBicuspid.com, Dr. Benjamin Burris addresses one of the most controversial topics in dentistry today: midlevel providers. Dr. Burris strongly advocates for increased access to care in this Second Opinion.
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Delta Dental of Colorado names VP of professional services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Colorado has hired Cheryl Lerner, DMD, as its new vice president of professional services.
March 6, 2016
Chicago Midwinter 2016: Treating patients with special needs
By Theresa Pablos
Special needs patients oftentimes require a special kind of care, according to a session at the recent 2016 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. With the number of people with autism rising sharply, it's important for all dental professionals to know how to best care for a patient with special needs.
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Dos and don'ts for creating a patient-centric culture
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
To create a more vibrant, patient-friendly atmosphere in your practice, you need to become the chief culture officer (CCO), according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. The CCO is the individual in a business who defines the culture for the organization and constantly works to ensure that everyone on the staff operates within that cultural framework. As the leader, you are the only person who can play that role in your office.
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Dr. Ed Zuckerberg to speak at AAID meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ed Zuckerberg, DDS, will present the closing keynote address at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) 2016 Annual Educational Conference in New Orleans in late October.
March 3, 2016
Ga. MLP bill fails
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Georgia midlevel provider (MLP) bill that would have allowed dental hygienists to provide preventive care without the direct supervision of a dentist failed to make it to a vote.
March 2, 2016
Chicago Midwinter 2016: 5 ways to prepare for a medical emergency
By Theresa Pablos
Does your office have a written plan in case of a medical emergency? If not, now is a great time to implement one, according to a well-attended session on emergencies at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago.
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Wash. dentist charged with unprofessional conduct after patient's death
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Washington dentist has been charged with unprofessional conduct after a patient died during an extraction procedure.
March 1, 2016
Calif. dentists must provide translated directions for drugs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new law in California means dentists who practice in the state are now required to provide translated directions for dispensed drugs if such directions are available and the patient requests it, according to the California Dental Association.
March 1, 2016
4 tips for enhancing communication with your patients
By Precious Thompson, DDS
In her first column for DrBicuspid.com, Dr. Precious Thompson relates four solid, practical ideas to enhance your office's communication with your patients. How your office handles the need for around-the-clock communication and engagement is key to practice growth.
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5 reasons to develop scripts
By Sally McKenzie
Has this happened in your practice? A potential new patient calls and is interested in making an appointment, but the team member who picks up the phone can't answer most of the patient's questions. The patient hangs up disappointed, and you never hear from the person again. As practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, there is a way to ensure this doesn't happen as often in your practice.
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