Dental Practice: Page 482

Federal lawsuit claims Aspen Dental operating illegally

By Donna Domino

A federal lawsuit claims Aspen Dental Management and the private equity firm that controls it illegally operate dental clinics across the U.S. because it violates laws that require clinics to be owned by dentists. Aspen says the suit is "completely without merit."

October 18, 2012

Patterson offers new data-recovery service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patterson Dental is now offering DDS Rescue, a data-recovery service that includes an onsite fail-over server, cloud backup, and 24-hour system monitoring.

October 17, 2012

A financial lesson for dentists

By Thomas Climo, PhD

In his ongoing series about the economic evaluation of dental practices, consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, contends that if a dental practice increases its net income margin, the practice sales price will increase along with it.

October 17, 2012

NY man gets $9.8M in tooth extraction lawsuit

By Donna Domino

A New York jury has awarded $9.8 million in a malpractice lawsuit filed by a man who was hospitalized following a third-molar extraction. The patient's dentist and oral surgeon were found liable for his injuries and for failing to obtain informed consent.

October 15, 2012

ADMC survey tracks dental practice trends

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The economic downturn and growth of preferred provider organizations (PPOs) in the U.S. are two of the most significant trends affecting dental offices today, according to a survey conducted by the Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC).

October 11, 2012

Calif. mulls dental benefits options under ACA

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California should offer both standalone and supplements dental plans when it sets up its health insurance exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to Daniel Davidson, DMD, president of the California Dental Association.

October 11, 2012

Appeals court hears Calif. Medi-Cal reimbursement cuts case

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A coalition of organizations that has been protesting proposed cutbacks to California's Medicaid reimbursement system continues to work to block the state from cutting Medi-Cal reimbursement rates by 10%, according to a news story on drugstorenews.com.

October 10, 2012

Texas creates Medicaid dental fraud task force

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Texas Attorney General's Office and the Office of Inspector General at the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) have formed a task force designed to target Medicaid dental fraud, according to an article in the Texas Tribune.

October 9, 2012

A closer look at the Henry Schein/Exan deal

By Titus Schleyer, DMD, PhD

The recently announced investment by Henry Schein in Exan raises some interesting possibilities for the advancement of electronic dental records and electronic health records in general, according to Dr. Titus Schleyer, director of the Center for Dental Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh.

October 9, 2012

Ore. dentist fined $350K over religious dispute

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Oregon dentist accused of pressuring a former dental assistant to attend a Scientology symposium has been ordered by the state to pay the woman nearly $350,000.

October 7, 2012

Study: DSOs provide more affordable care for underserved

By Donna Domino

Many in the dental community are questioning a new study -- conducted by a well-regarded economist -- that found that dental service organizations (DSOs) provide lower cost treatment to underserved populations. The report also eschews criticisms about Medicaid fraud and unnecessary procedures that have been leveled against many DSOs.

October 7, 2012

Vt. won't include adult dental in healthcare exchange

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vermont's Green Mountain Care Board has decided to omit adult dental services from the basic benefit package included in the state's healthcare exchange in 2014, Vermont Public Radio reported.

October 4, 2012

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