Dental Practice: Page 427

Ga. dental clinics accused of Medicaid fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Federal investigators and the Georgia attorney general are investigating several Atlanta-area dental clinics for allegedly submitting hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent Medicaid filings.

September 10, 2014

FindaDoc updates website, apps

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

FindaDoc has launched two new features on its website and its iPhone and Android apps.

September 9, 2014

Stop starting to reduce stress

By Jen Butler, MEd

In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler urges you to think about your "I'm gonna start ..." statements, which can create disappointment, guilt, and even stress. Her advice is to focus on small steps and specifics. Go slow to go fast, she writes.

September 9, 2014

NC dental board urges reversal of FTC's 'radical' stance in teeth-whitening case

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

As North Carolina's teeth-whitening case goes to U.S. Supreme Court next month, the state's dental board is urging the high court to reject the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) "radical departure" from a long-standing precedent that offers "state actors immunity from antitrust scrutiny," according to a National Law Review story.

September 7, 2014

Dentists fight Calif. malpractice insurance ballot measure

By Tony Edwards

SAN FRANCISCO - For almost 40 years, malpractice insurance premiums in California have remained stable due to a cap on noneconomic damage awards. But a new ballot measure threatens to quadruple the award limit and possibly put prescribers in a difficult ethical situation. DrBicuspid.com spoke with Daniel G. Davidson, DMD, about the measure and what dentists are doing to prevent its passage.

September 7, 2014

Ala. lawsuit seeks to overturn teeth-whitening law

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Arguments began on Thursday in a lawsuit filed by two Alabama businesses seeking to overturn a state law restricting nondentists from offering teeth-whitening products and services.

September 4, 2014

CDA Presents: How will ACA affect dental insurance, dentists, patients?

By Donna Domino

SAN FRANCISCO - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have far-reaching impact on dental insurance, dentists, and patients, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference. More low-income children and adults will be covered, and insurers will scrutinize claims to see if dentists are following established protocols for improved outcomes.

September 4, 2014

Are you treating the whole patient?

By Lisa Knowles, DDS

In her latest column, Dr Lisa Knowles looks at the opportunities, and challenges, in treating the whole patient, not just their teeth. She writes that looking beyond their teeth helps her understand her patients more completely.

September 4, 2014

Ga. woman wins $2.8M malpractice verdict against Coast Dental

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Georgia woman has won a $2.8 million malpractice verdict against the Coast Dental chain for work performed by one of its dentists who improperly fitted crowns and proposed unnecessary treatment.

September 2, 2014

Embedded family dental coverage impact remains unknown

By Tony Edwards

With the announcement last week that Covered California would be offering new family dental plans to consumers who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015, DrBicuspid.com spoke with Paul Reggiardo, DDS, a national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, about how these changes will impact your patients and your practice.

September 2, 2014

Dos and don'ts for staff management: Create written job descriptions

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

When team members know exactly what the practice expects of them, they will perform better. With a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, staff members can achieve the highest levels of efficiency, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. To avoid misinterpretation, job descriptions must be written, he notes.

September 1, 2014

Texas files another lawsuit against Xerox in Medicaid scandal

By Donna Domino

In the latest development in the ongoing Texas Medicaid scandal, the state Health and Human Services Commission has filed a second lawsuit against Xerox, claiming the company is refusing to turn over patient records.

August 28, 2014

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