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Former U.S. surgeon general advances oral health debate
By Tony Edwards
In this exclusive interview with DrBicuspid.com, David Satcher, MD, PhD, former surgeon general of the U.S., talks about the need to improve the oral health of all Americans, how the first surgeon general's report on oral health came into being, the need for more outcomes research in dentistry, and why it's not about dentists versus dental therapists.
August 17, 2015
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Calif. hires dental director to resolve disparities
By Theresa Pablos
California legislators took the first step in resolving oral health disparities by hiring the state's first dental director, Jayanth Kumar, DDS, MPH. Dr. Kumar's first step is to create and implement a statewide oral health plan.
August 16, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for referral management
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
When you refer your patient to a specialist, the communication plan is as important as the clinical plan. A haphazard approach to interoffice communication can too easily lead to miscommunication, with neither office understanding its responsibilities. To prevent this, take the lead in spelling out the who, when, and how of interoffice communication, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 16, 2015
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The Naked Dentist uncovers hygiene productivity
By Curtis Marshall
How is your hygiene department doing? Is there office disagreement about productivity? In his latest column, Curtis Marshall details how he helped one practice increase the productivity of its hygiene department by tracking the numbers. The actual numbers might surprise you.
August 13, 2015
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What dentists can learn about always improving
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The concept of continuous cyclical improvement may not be a concept taught in dental school, but it is an established, practical way of improving a business of any size, including a dental practice. In the latest excerpt from his book, What Dentists Can Learn from Top CEOs, Dr. Roger P. Levin urges practice owners look at how this concept can improve their practices.
August 12, 2015
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ADA: Big dental chains are doing big business
By Donna Domino
The number of large dental firms is growing, along with their profits and the number of employees, according to a new research brief by the ADA Health Policy Institute. The study findings present a continuation of recent trends toward larger, consolidated dental practices.
August 12, 2015
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Dentaweb integrates DoseSpot e-prescribing software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Practice management software and services provider Dentaweb has integrated the DoseSpot dental e-prescribing software.
August 11, 2015
MEA|NEA launches new website design service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MEA|NEA has launched its FastSites service that designs maintenance-free websites.
August 11, 2015
Lack of adult dental coverage mars Medicare anniversary
By John Luther, DDS
On the 50th anniversary of the institution of Medicare and Medicaid, DentaQuest Chief Dental Officer Dr. John Luther celebrates the critical health coverage the programs provide, but asks when dental coverage for adults will be included in these programs.
August 11, 2015
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The most important question in dentistry
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
Having patients complete a satisfaction survey can be a great way to figure out what is going well and what needs improvement. But these surveys can be a bit cumbersome. The longer the survey is, the less likely patients are to actually take the time to complete it. As the Madow Brothers discuss, it's best to get right to the point.
August 11, 2015
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A-dec launches new ergonomic stools, foot control
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A-dec has launched its new 500 line of stools and a lever-style foot control to encourage proper posture and positioning for dental professionals.
August 10, 2015
CODA begins midlevel provider program accreditation process
By Tony Edwards
Education programs for midlevel dental providers could be accredited as soon as August 2016, after a recent Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) meeting determined that the accreditation process can begin for these programs.
August 10, 2015
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