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Federal auditors blame Texas agency for poor oversight of ortho services
By Donna Domino
In the latest development in the ongoing Texas Medicaid scandal, a federal report by the U.S. Office of Inspector General has laid the responsibility for hundreds of millions of dollars spent on dental and orthodontic procedures that may have been medically unnecessary squarely on the Texas state agency that oversaw the program.
August 10, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for monthly business reviews
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Monthly business reviews serve a critical function by identifying bottlenecks and finding solutions, which lead to improved practice productivity, reduced stress, and greater efficiency, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. These meetings are the appropriate venue for minor training, role-playing with scripts, and addressing any staff conflict as well.
August 10, 2014
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Western Dental names new leadership
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western Dental has named two senior leaders in dentistry to their organization.
August 7, 2014
Mich. dental office employee embezzles $150K
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An employee at a Michigan dental office has admitted to stealing more than $150,000 from a Grand Rapids practice.
August 7, 2014
Covered California 2015 premiums to increase modestly
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Premiums for Covered California, the state's health insurance marketplace, will go up an average of 4.2% in 2015 for the 1.4 million Californians now enrolled in the exchange.
August 7, 2014
Practice Management Special Feature / Hot Topic
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TDA seeks volunteers for free dental clinic in Sept.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Texas Dental Association (TDA) is seeking dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists to volunteer at the upcoming free-to-patients, one-day dental clinic in Fort Stockton.
August 6, 2014
Sheri's Solutions: 'The reason I left was ...'
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
In her latest Sheri's Solutions, Dr. Sheri Doniger explores a situation you are no doubt familiar with: why patients leave a practice. Some explanations make perfect sense, while others are a little more complicated, she writes.
August 5, 2014
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NC teeth-whitening case goes to Supreme Court
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on October 14 in a North Carolina teeth-whitening case.
August 4, 2014
Dental care for aging seniors is growing problem in Va.
By Ted Sherwin, DDS
Dr. Ted Sherwin, the president of the Virginia Dental Association, makes a thoughtful case for a new pilot program awaiting funding in Virginia that would place oral health coordinators in nursing homes throughout the state.
August 4, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for the new patient experience: Time is of the essence
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
For most people, motivation does not last long. No matter how eager new patients may be to come to your office, time tends to diminish their enthusiasm. Show them they are a priority for your practice by minimizing wait times, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
August 3, 2014
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Neb. dentist charged with stealing gold from VA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 57-year-old Nebraska dentist has pleaded not guilty to stealing nearly $17,000 worth of gold from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Omaha.
July 30, 2014
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