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Futuredontics completes rebranding rollout at CDA Presents
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Futuredontics, parent company of 1-800-DENTIST, rolled out the final stages of its corporate rebranding initiative at the recent California Dental Association's (CDA) CDA Presents conference in Anaheim, CA.
May 20, 2014
Anaheim Group publishes new dental acquisitions report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Anaheim Group has released its Worldwide Dental Industry Acquisition Report, a 251-page report that provides information on the more than 550 dental company acquisitions that took place worldwide during the 11-year period of 2003 through 2013.
May 19, 2014
Texas dentists sue state for 'protecting' Xerox
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In the wake of a Texas lawsuit that claims Xerox wrongly approved Medicaid claims for orthodontic services that were not medically necessary, some of the dentists being pursued for orthodontic overpayments are now suing Texas for "protecting" Xerox.
May 19, 2014
ADA releases dental report to Congress
By Donna Domino
While the U.S. healthcare debate has focused on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, other issues such as access to dental care were pushed aside. In response, the ADA created the Action for Dental Health movement to address barriers to dental healthcare. Now, after a year, the efforts and solutions offered by the action were gathered in a report to the U.S. Congress.
May 19, 2014
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Conn. dentist has license suspended after patient dies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Connecticut dentist has had his license suspended for not monitoring a sedated patient who died after he allegedly ignored repeated warnings by dental assistants about the patient's falling oxygen levels.
May 15, 2014
Insurers want standalone kids' dental plans in DC exchange
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Three big dental insurers want the District of Columbia health insurance exchange to add standalone children's dental plans.
May 14, 2014
Report: Dentists play key role in school-based sealant programs
By Tony Edwards
While there is broad consensus that dental sealants are effective, school-based sealant programs often face financial and other challenges that can limit their effectiveness. The Children's Dental Health Project has released a new report that outlines the difficulties faced by school-based sealant programs.
May 13, 2014
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Sheri's Solutions: 'Who is your dentist?'
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
In her latest Sheri's Solutions, Dr. Sheri Doniger notes how people tend to forget their dentist's name and relates how her practice helps her patients remember the answer to an all-too-common question, "Who is your dentist?"
May 13, 2014
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Biolase wins patent infringement case in Germany
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase has won its patent infringement case against Fotona after a German court found that Fotona's Fidelis dental laser system infringes on Biolase's European patent.
May 11, 2014
Texas sues Xerox over orthodontic Medicaid claims
By Donna Domino
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit against Xerox, alleging the company wrongly approved hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Medicaid claims for unnecessary orthodontic services. Xerox, however, said the lawsuit is "misdirected" and should focus on dentists.
May 11, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for customer service: Scripting your way to greater practice success
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Excellent verbal skills are a key ingredient in the success of dental practices. The better you and your team communicate with patients, the more successful your practice is likely to be, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. For cosmetic and elective services, he notes that communication plays an even greater role in affecting patient perceptions.
May 11, 2014
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Texas attorney general sues Xerox to recover Medicaid payments
By Donna Domino
The Texas attorney general has filed a civil lawsuit in state court against Xerox and its ACS Healthcare subsidiary to recover allegedly fraudulent Medicaid payments for orthodontic and dental services that were approved by Xerox.
May 8, 2014
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