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SC to add adult preventive dental Medicaid benefit in Dec.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Effective December 1, 2014, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will implement an adult preventive dental benefit for its Healthy Connections Medicaid program.
October 26, 2014
NJ bill would prohibit insurers from fee capping
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Late last week, New Jersey's General Assembly took the latest step in a years-old dispute between insurers and the state dental association when it approved bill A-3411.
October 26, 2014
Dos and don'ts for leadership: Grow yourself to grow your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Almost no one is born an excellent leader. Leadership comprises of skills that can be learned and improved upon just like a language or other area of study. As the CEO of the practice, dentists should strive to constantly better themselves, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. Ultimately, becoming a stronger leader will help doctors get the most out of their careers.
October 26, 2014
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DentalMarketing.net launches website focused on direct mail
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalMarketing.net, a full-service direct mail and marketing agency for dentists, has launched a new website to help overcome some of the misconceptions that dentists have about using direct mail.
October 23, 2014
How profitable are your associate dentists? Part 3 -- Hours worked and collection
By Jill Nesbitt, MBA, Thomas Climo, PhD
In this multipart series, Thomas Climo, PhD, and Jill Nesbitt, MBA, examine a dental practice group and the profitability of its associate dentists. In this third part, they focus on two additional methods to measure the performance of associate dentists based on hours worked and collection.
October 21, 2014
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Calif. accepting applications for state dental director position
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Department of Public Health has posted the job description and application process for the state dental director, following the approval earlier this year of the position.
October 20, 2014
Why women in dentistry rock!
By Amy Morgan
Amy Morgan, CEO of the Pride Institute, examines how the leadership and problem-solving skills that are considered feminine are really just the beginning of a new way for you to look at opportunities to make your practice better.
October 19, 2014
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That didn't go as planned
By Jen Butler, MEd
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler looks at what happens when negative emotions arise when things don't go as planned. She notes that even when you've done your homework, things can go wrong. She presents some practical and innovative ideas for seeing these events as opportunities, not obstacles.
October 19, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for the new patient experience: First impressions last
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The average new patient contributes a production level of approximately three times that of a current patient. That's why it's so important to make an excellent first impression, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. The patient sees that yours is a caring practice dedicated to providing excellent dentistry -- and the patient in turn will become dedicated to the practice.
October 19, 2014
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FTC, Texas business groups oppose new DSO rules
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Texas business groups are urging the rejection of new rules by the state dental board regarding dental service organizations (DSOs), saying they would restrict dentists' ability to contract with DSOs.
October 16, 2014
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U.S. Supreme Court justices divided in teeth-whitening case
By Donna Domino
U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared divided during oral arguments on Tuesday in the closely watched North Carolina teeth-whitening case, with some concerned that the state dental board may be unfairly restricting competition.
October 14, 2014
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FTC staff urges rejection of Texas codes that may restrict dental, business competition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Last week, three Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff members responded to an invitation for public comments on two rules proposed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
October 12, 2014
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