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Nobel Biocare adds XCPT software to PracticePerks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nobel Biocare and XCPT Communication Technologies have signed an agreement to integrate XCPT's Patient Engagement System software into Nobel Biocare's PracticePerks customer portal.
February 3, 2010
Dental museum partners with United Concordia for education
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Museum of Dentistry has partnered with United Concordia Dental to produce a CD-ROM version of the museum's MouthPower oral health education program. Modeled on the MouthPower Online program, the CD-ROM is designed to assist dentists and hygienists in educating their patients about the benefits of good oral health.
February 2, 2010
MacPractice to develop iPad dental apps
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MacPractice plans to develop several applications for Apple's new iPad. MacPractice Interface for iPad is a new version of MacPractice Interface for iPhone 2.0, redesigned to take advantage of the iPad's larger screen.
February 1, 2010
AADR: Obama stints on dental research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. President Barack Obama's proposed budget doesn't adequately fund dental research, according to the American Association for Dental Research (AADR). The president has proposed a 3.5% increase to $32.1 billion in the overall budget of the National Institutes of Health, but some of the institutes would get more money than others, with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research only slated for a 2.5% raise to $423.5 million, the organization said.
February 1, 2010
California limits waits for HMO dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists who work at California HMOs will have to respond promptly to patients' requests for an appointment under new rules put in place this year, according to news reports.
February 1, 2010
Cigna offers song and puzzle on dental site
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A song by singing doctor "DocRock," a dental Sudoku puzzle, and other fun activities are some of the new additions to Cigna's Online Dental Toolkit for Parents and Children. The website is designed to educate parents and children about the importance of oral health, and the updates are timed to coincide with National Children's Dental Health Month, which began February 1.
February 1, 2010
Sikka updates practice metrics iPhone app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sikka Software has updated its free iPhone and iPod Dental Practice Monitor (iDPM) application. The new version can display appointment data from practice management systems for two days, and it simplifies accessing percentile benchmarking data, the company said.
February 1, 2010
North Carolina to observe GKAS day on Feb. 5
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nearly 2,500 dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other volunteers across North Carolina will be taking part in the fifth annual national Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) day on February 5, 2010.
January 31, 2010
The problem with little white lies
By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD
By not having to build your life around the emotional responses of others, you'll be able to live a life of truth and freedom, and not suffer from worry, fear, or doubt.
January 31, 2010
Job site says dental assistant listings up 20%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Simply Hired, which calls itself "the largest job search engine and recruitment advertising network," says one of its fastest-growing job listing categories is for dental assistants. The company said that the number of dental assistant listings increased 20% in 2009 compared to 2008.
January 28, 2010
ADAA offers free membership to dental assistants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) is now offering a program to provide free membership and education in an effort to continue to elevate the professional status of dental assistants. The program is being sponsored in part by Henry Schein.
January 28, 2010
Zimmer adds XCPT case-acceptance software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zimmer Dental and XCPT Communication Technologies have signed a three-year agreement to collaborate by incorporating XCPT's innovative software applications into Zimmer Dental's Digital Dentistry initiatives. With this agreement, Zimmer customers will be able to obtain licenses to a special version of the XCPT Patient Engagement System software customized exclusively for Zimmer, the companies announced.
January 28, 2010
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