Dental Practice: Page 444

Spending on dental care will grow 60% in next decade

By Donna Domino

Spending for dental care will grow 60% during the next decade, according to a new report in Health Affairs. Increased expenditures will result from economic growth following the recession, rising insurance premiums, and higher cost sharing in employer-sponsored health insurance plans.

July 28, 2015

Don't talk with your patients about Donald Trump

By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS

Sometimes, during conversation with your patients, politics comes up. And while the Madow Brothers suggest avoiding the topic, they offer a clever way to change the conversation if your patients bring up Donald Trump.

July 28, 2015

Carestream to host hands-on learning sessions at OrthoVoice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Carestream Dental is hosting hands-on learning sessions for its CS OrthoTrac practice management software and dental technology at the OrthoVoice conference in Las Vegas in September.

July 27, 2015

Weed, feed, and separate: Part 3 -- Tips for nurturing your team

By Lisa Knowles, DDS

Dr. Lisa Knowles continues her series on growing a practice. In this column, she expands on the theme of feeding and nurturing your team. She offers practical ideas for observing your staff, making adjustments, and making an impact with your words.

July 26, 2015

Dos and don'ts for community marketing: Meet your neighbors

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Whether your practice is in a shopping center, office building, or another location, you should make an effort to introduce yourself to nearby business owners, as these businesses can be a source for new patients, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.

July 26, 2015

Anthem to acquire Cigna for $54B

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Insurance company Anthem has entered into an agreement to acquire global health service company Cigna in a transaction valued at more than $54 billion

July 23, 2015

NDA supports new workforce models

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Dental Association (NDA) is officially supporting emerging workforce models in the U.S., including the use of midlevel providers, according to a statement released on July 23.

July 23, 2015

ATSU Ariz. dental school gets $1.7M grant

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The A.T. Still University (ATSU) dental school in Arizona has received a $1.7 million, five-year grant to expand interprofessional education among dental, medical, and physician assistant students.

July 23, 2015

Court rules for dentists in Conn. teeth-whitening case

By Donna Domino

A U.S. appeals court has upheld a Connecticut law restricting nondentists from shining teeth-whitening lights on customers' teeth. The judges ruled that economic protectionism for favored interest groups is a legitimate use of government power.

July 23, 2015

How much will you need to retire? 6 issues to consider

By John G. McCarthy III

The idea of planning for your eventual retirement can be overwhelming, wherever you are in your career. As a start of new monthly series on DrBicuspid.com, John G. McCarthy III offers six issues for you to begin considering in your planning.

July 22, 2015

Pitt dental school gets $2M grant from HRSA

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has been awarded a $2 million, five-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help improve the dental health workforce for various groups of underserved populations.

July 21, 2015

'Why are your fees so high, Doc?'

By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS

Explaining your fees to your patients can be an uncomfortable situation, especially if the patient is new to your practice. However, the Madow Brothers have faced this query before and offer a way to turn this question into an advantage for your practice.

July 21, 2015

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