Dental Practice: Page 509

Carestream launches cloud software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream Dental has launched a cloud version of its CS WinOMS practice management software.
October 10, 2013
New AAPD campaign promotes early checkups for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has unveiled a new campaign designed to educate parents and caregivers on the need for early checkups and regular oral care for children.
October 9, 2013
First Pacific updates practice management software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
First Pacific Corporation has released the latest version of its practice management software program with new and updated features.
October 8, 2013
Report: Average dental costs rose 26% from 1996-2010
By Donna Domino
Average annual out-of-pocket costs for dental services in the U.S. rose 26% from 1996 to 2010, and more people, especially children, turned to federal programs for dental care, according to a new report. Fees varied widely across the country for many common procedures, the review found.
October 8, 2013
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Alfa partners with BCBS of Ala. on insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Alfa Insurance is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBC) of Alabama to offer health and dental insurance.
October 7, 2013
Report on oral health finds many states failing U.S. seniors
By Rob Goszkowski
A new report by Oral Health America details the shortcomings of many U.S. states in providing oral healthcare options for older Americans. Seventeen states received a "poor" rating by the report, an ominous sign for the baby boomer generation.
October 7, 2013
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Internal audit provides inexpensive financial assurance
By Thomas Climo, PhD
When looking at the year-end service a certified public accountant provides to a dental client regarding financial statements, the dentist must choose between one of three kinds of accounting reviews, each a little more complex and authoritative as we move up the assurance or opinion chain, according to consultant Thomas Climo, PhD.
October 7, 2013
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When a dentist becomes the defendant
By Megan Guthman
In a profession fueled by referrals and word-of-mouth marketing, public perception is key. A malpractice suit can tarnish a dentist's reputation and also be a financial burden. The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) offers advice on how dentists can avoid the courtroom.
October 6, 2013
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Report detects dental marketing disconnect
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists and office managers often have very different perspectives on what constitutes a successful marketing campaign, according to a new report from 1-800-DENTIST.
October 3, 2013
ADA offers app with 2014 dental procedure codes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is offering the newest Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT codes) with the CDT Code Check mobile app.
October 3, 2013
MetLife updates dental plans for ACA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Insurance provider MetLife is updating its dental plans to comply with the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
October 3, 2013
Mich. extends dental care to more Medicaid kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan has added more than 64,000 children to the state's Healthy Kids Dental program, bringing the total number of children enrolled in the program to half a million across 78 counties. Children living in Ingham, Ottawa, and Washtenaw counties now have access to dental care.
October 2, 2013
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