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Dos and don'ts for practice leadership: Improve your emotional intelligence
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand the emotions -- yours and others -- that arise in interactions and to work with them to get the desired results. Studies show that the best leaders have high emotional intelligence, so it makes sense to concentrate on this area as a practice leader, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
March 8, 2015
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Study: MLPs may effectively screen for common dental diseases in low-risk patients
By Theresa Pablos
Dental therapists may be able to effectively screen for caries and periodontal disease in low-risk patients, according to a new U.K. study. The researchers found that these midlevel providers (MLPs) detected common dental diseases almost as often as dentists.
March 5, 2015
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CDA, others advocate for improved Medi-Cal reimbursement rates
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a hearing on Wednesday in Sacramento, CA, the president of the California Dental Association (CDA) and other experts testified that California's very low Medi-Cal reimbursement rates had become an access-to-care issue when it comes to the state's children receiving necessary dental treatment.
March 3, 2015
1st week in March recognizes dental assistants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This week, March 1-7, is Dental Assistant Recognition Week. This year's theme, according to the American Dental Assistants Association is "Embracing the Changes in the Profession."
March 3, 2015
NC dental board, ADA: SCOTUS ruling undermines authority of states, professional boards
By Donna Domino
The North Carolina dental board and the ADA criticized last week's U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision over teeth whitening, saying it undermines the states' authority to regulate activity while creating a quandary for professional boards across the country.
March 3, 2015
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Anthem names new president of dental business
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Anthem has named Michael Malouf as the new president of its dental business. His responsibilities include managing the profit/loss for the dental business with accountability for product development, operations, underwriting, network development, and strategy.
March 1, 2015
The success secret of one of the most successful people ever!
By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
In their latest column, the Madow Brothers share one of Jerry Seinfeld's strategies for success. The genius behind this strategy is that monster-sized goals can overwhelm you, but achieving things in small increments is a less intimidating system. Things magically get done. Just don't break the chain.
March 1, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for financial management: Avoid overcontrolling overhead
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Keeping practice overhead under control is essential, but that doesn't mean all cuts are good. Many line items in your operating budget have a direct bearing on daily performance, the quality of care, and overall practice success. Dr. Roger P. Levin writes that the challenge is identifying and stripping away unnecessary spending without impairing your ability to meet your own performance standards.
March 1, 2015
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ADA: Insurance marketplaces offer more pediatric dental benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The medical plans in the U.S. health insurance marketplaces are offering more embedded pediatric and family dental benefits than ever, according to a new research brief by the ADA Health Policy Institute. Since 2014, the plans offering pediatric dental benefits increased nearly 10%, the researchers found.
February 26, 2015
Patterson launches educational campaign on gray-market products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Dental has launched an educational campaign to help protect dentists and their patients from purchasing or using potentially unsafe dental products, or gray-market products. The initiative will largely be orchestrated through its new website, www.DentalSupplyIntegrity.com.
February 26, 2015
Chicago Midwinter 2015: Good ergonomics can preserve your dental career
By Donna Domino
CHICAGO - Good ergonomics can preserve the longevity of your dental career, according to a presentation at the 150th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Being mindful of your working techniques can enhance your dexterity and preserve your strength while avoiding neck and back pain.
February 26, 2015
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Patterson launches new e-service at Chicago Midwinter
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Dental has launched a new e-service called AutoSDS to help dental practices manage safety data as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This service debuted Thursday at the 2015 Chicago Midwinter Meeting.
February 25, 2015
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