Practice Management Insider: 5 practical factors in increasing case acceptance

Dear Practice Management Insider,

Case acceptance is a critical factor in practice success, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest monthly column, based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs. He shares five practical ways your practice can increase case acceptance. Learn more here.

When was the last time you tested your water lines? Infection-control expert Jessica Wilson shared her tips for how to maintain your water lines and keep your patients healthy at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting. Read more here.

If running your very own dental practice is your dream, there are a few things you should know before getting started. Experts discussed financing, building, and staffing your first practice in another presentation from the CDA Presents 2018 meeting. Learn more here.

The Affordable Care Act requires that health plans spend a certain amount of premium dollars on medical care and quality improvement, but this hasn't been mandated for most dental plans. A new study looked at such medical loss ratios for dental insurance and found that many consumers may not be receiving a good value. Read more here.

Also in the Practice Management Community, you'll find the following recent industry news:

• The Dentists Insurance Company announced that it plans to merge with two of its previously acquired insurance companies.
• Superior Dental Care has added a new dental plan with a multiyear rate guarantee.
• Delta Dental of Washington has hired a former Amazon executive as its new CEO.