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Students, patients: Beware of data in Wikipedia
By Rob Goszkowski
Wikipedia is one of the most popular sites on the Internet and is used by tens of millions of people each month. But an examination of the 10 most costly medical conditions in the U.S. found that medical students and patients should think twice about relying on Wikipedia entries for information and decision-making.
May 28, 2014
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Blind Spots: Clarify your hiring process
By Jan Keller
Does your practice have trouble finding and retaining top staff? If so, you're not alone, and there is a good reason this is happening. Practice management expert Jan Keller looks at how you can improve your hiring process.
May 28, 2014
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Dentists sue Texas, AG for 'protecting' Xerox
By Donna Domino
In the latest flurry of finger-pointing lawsuits, eight Texas dentists have filed suits claiming the state and attorney general (AG) "protected" Xerox because they feared a federal clawback for hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent orthodontic claims.
May 26, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for case acceptance and outside financing -- they go together
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
No dentist wants to see motivated patients suddenly become "unmotivated" when they discover the cost of recommended treatment. The economy makes this an even more important issue. Fortunately, offering a variety of financial options is a smart solution for patients and practices alike, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
May 26, 2014
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Conn. to sell standalone adult dental plans on insurance exchange
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Connecticut will allow standalone adult dental plans to be sold through the state's public insurance exchange, Access Health CT, for 2015.
May 21, 2014
Q&A with Dr. Roger P. Levin
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a new series on DrBicuspid.com, Dr. Roger P. Levin addresses a topic of interest within the practice and management of dentistry. In this month's column, he is asked about leadership in a practice and how practitioners can become better leaders.
May 21, 2014
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Ahead of the curve: Modern tools for an excellent patient experience
By David R. Brown, DDS
Communication in a busy dental office is vital -- both for a team's efficiency and the patient experience. The more smoothly a practice runs and the more productive its employees are, the greater the quality of service provided to patients, according to Dr. David R. Brown. He shares some technologies and tools designed to help practices function smoothly.
May 21, 2014
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Futuredontics completes rebranding rollout at CDA Presents
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Futuredontics, parent company of 1-800-DENTIST, rolled out the final stages of its corporate rebranding initiative at the recent California Dental Association's (CDA) CDA Presents conference in Anaheim, CA.
May 20, 2014
Anaheim Group publishes new dental acquisitions report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Anaheim Group has released its Worldwide Dental Industry Acquisition Report, a 251-page report that provides information on the more than 550 dental company acquisitions that took place worldwide during the 11-year period of 2003 through 2013.
May 19, 2014
Texas dentists sue state for 'protecting' Xerox
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In the wake of a Texas lawsuit that claims Xerox wrongly approved Medicaid claims for orthodontic services that were not medically necessary, some of the dentists being pursued for orthodontic overpayments are now suing Texas for "protecting" Xerox.
May 19, 2014
ADA releases dental report to Congress
By Donna Domino
While the U.S. healthcare debate has focused on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, other issues such as access to dental care were pushed aside. In response, the ADA created the Action for Dental Health movement to address barriers to dental healthcare. Now, after a year, the efforts and solutions offered by the action were gathered in a report to the U.S. Congress.
May 19, 2014
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Conn. dentist has license suspended after patient dies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Connecticut dentist has had his license suspended for not monitoring a sedated patient who died after he allegedly ignored repeated warnings by dental assistants about the patient's falling oxygen levels.
May 15, 2014
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