Dental Practice: Page 583

Medicaid dental cutbacks taking a toll across the U.S.
By Mary Otto
With Medicaid enrollments and state budget cutbacks alike on the rise, adult dental benefits are taking the brunt of the hits, according to a survey by the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured. And yet, some states have found a way to survive.
October 11, 2010
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Dos and don'ts for practice finance: Saving the practice money when purchasing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Today's financing options can be very complicated when building a new office, acquiring a mortgage, or even borrowing funds for technology and equipment updates.
October 10, 2010
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EHRs not as scary as they seem
By Rob Goszkowski
While the U.S. government sorts out its expectations for electronic health records (EHRs) in the dental industry, some vendors and practitioners are already moving ahead. And net-savvy patients are helping to make it happen.
October 6, 2010
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Idaho Medicaid dentists face major cutbacks
By Kathy Kincade
Idaho will cut about 150 dentists from its network of 600 Medicaid providers under a new contract slated to take effect November 1. The cutbacks could be particularly devastating for the state's low-income kids -- and the pediatric dentists who serve them.
October 5, 2010
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ADA releases updated CDT guide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is offering the publication CDT 2011-2012: The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Procedure Codes to provide dentists and their staff with a handy resource to accurately record and report dental services delivered to patients.
October 3, 2010
New AAPD coding and insurance manual now available
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's (AAPD) 2011-2012 AAPD Coding and Insurance Manual, is now available for purchase, the AAPD announced.
September 29, 2010
iPhone helps mobile dentist deliver care to elderly, disabled
By Donna Domino
When Brazilian dentist Bia Kunze realized that many of those in need of dental care in her community couldn't get to her office, she decided to close it and "go mobile" with the help of an iPhone, a database app, and other readily available technologies.
September 28, 2010
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FDA warning letters question mouthwash claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The FDA today issued warning letters to Johnson & Johnson, CVS, and Walgreen telling them to stop promoting certain mouthwash products with claims that they remove plaque above the gum line or promote healthy gums.
September 27, 2010
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Liptak brings IT services to Chicago
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Liptak Dental Services, a technology consulting business specializing in computer support and practice management training exclusively for dental practices, has opened a new location in the greater Chicago area, the company announced.
September 27, 2010
PriceDoc.com partners with Quality Systems
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PriceDoc.com has signed a joint venture agreement with Quality Systems, a developer and provider of computer-based practice management, patient records, and revenue cycle management products for physicians, dentists, and small hospitals.
September 27, 2010
Mich. lawmakers want dental Medicaid funds restored
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan legislators are close to putting Medicaid funding for dental care back into the state budget for the 2011 fiscal year, according to news reports.
September 22, 2010
Dental office romances: Worth the risk?
By Donna Domino
When a dentist becomes romantically involved with a staff member or patient, the potential for disaster looms large.
September 19, 2010
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