Laurie Owens, CPC, CPB

Team Management
The 5 C's dental teams cannot avoid for increased production
These C's are essential not only for delivering exceptional dental patient care, but they are also necessary for creating an efficient, productive workplace environment, writes Laurie Owens.
January 7, 2025
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Dental Practice
What it takes to be a true hero in dentistry
Laurie Owens says that the dictionary defines "hero" as "a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities." There's certainly more to being a hero than just putting on a cape. It takes hard work and grit, but it's also something that Owens believes every dentist and team member can become.
November 5, 2020
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Dental Practice
Preparing for flu season (and a potential 2nd wave) in your practice
With flu season on the horizon and the threat of COVID-19 still looming large, Laurie Owens offers advice on how dental practices can prepare for all scenarios. She also includes advice on medical reimbursement that can help dental practices provide assistance in a more cost-effective way.
September 1, 2020
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Insurance
5 tips to get your medical insurance claims paid faster
Are you billing medical insurance in your practice? Are you doing it correctly? If you're unsure about either, this is the article for you. Laurie Owens gives tips and needed advice about the proper way to bill medical insurance and give a boost to your patients and your practice's bottom line.
August 18, 2020
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Dentist headed to prison for dozen-plus years
A dentist arrested at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex was sentenced March 11 to 15 years in prison.
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Dentist headed to prison for dozen-plus years
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex was sentenced March 11 to 15 years in prison.
March 14, 2025
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Should asymptomatic 3rd molars be pulled? Maybe.
By Ava Barros
Mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians, asserts a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
March 14, 2025
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Advice for enduring the current retirement plan roller coaster ride
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
What can dentists do to build up the asset value of their retirement plan when the stock market hits some slumps? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, shares his advice.
March 14, 2025
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ERs felt the pinch of pandemic dental office closures
By Ava Barros
Dental practice closures during COVID-19 led to a rise in emergency room (ER) visits for dental problems in children, according to researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.
March 14, 2025
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Dentist's license revoked for using pliers on patient
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient has had his dental license revoked.
March 13, 2025
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An unusual treatment may reduce chronic TMD pain
By Melissa Busch
A medication commonly prescribed to treat depression may help reduce spontaneous pain in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a new study.
March 13, 2025
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What you need to know about the ADA's updated information on salivary testing
By Estela Vargas
Understanding the distinction between diagnostic tests and wellness-focused saliva tests is important for proper coding, and Estela Vargas, CRDH, is here to help you understand the latest changes that impact dental insurance reimbursement.
March 13, 2025
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Fake dentist arrested for leaving a patient without many teeth
By Melissa Busch
A man who was allegedly practicing without a dental license botched procedures for three women, including leaving one woman with a third of her teeth.
March 12, 2025
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Report puts dentistry on high alert with shocking trend
By Ava Barros
Without proper intervention, the global prevalence of this health condition is projected to affect nearly 60% of adults by 2050, posing significant risks to oral health, reports a study published in The Lancet.
March 12, 2025
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Clinical tip: Alignment of teeth and attachment loss
By Kevin Henry
This week's dental clinical tip from CDOCS comes from Dr. Shalin Shah and focuses on the periodontal portion of dentistry.
March 12, 2025
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'Smart' toothpaste may shield teeth better than fluoride alone
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A new "smart" toothpaste made with bioactive glasses may outperform the cavity-busting protection and soothing properties of fluoride toothpaste, according to an article published by the Queen Mary University of London.
March 12, 2025
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Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run in trouble again
By Melissa Busch
A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case was arrested for allegedly buying hundreds of dollars' worth of fentanyl and more.
March 11, 2025
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