Dear DrBicuspid Member,
While there was a sense that younger dentists were perhaps more likely to align with a dental service/support organization (DSO), now we have a better idea about the numbers. About 7% of dentists in the U.S. are affiliated with these organizations, according to new data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute. However, that percentage almost doubles for younger dentists under the age of 35. Read our coverage here.
To best serve your patients, you need a well-managed revenue cycle, which means that claims and coding are of the utmost importance to practices, writes Lindy Benton of Vyne. Money powers every business, fuels growth, and affects your ability to serve your patients. For practices, one key to a well-managed revenue cycle is claims management. Read more here.
Why is the caries rate higher for Latino children compared with other kids in the U.S., and what strategies can help lower caries prevalence? Researchers partnered with a community organization to conduct focus groups with Latino parents, and they reached some intriguing conclusions about how to better meet the dental needs of these children. Learn more here.
Power toothbrushes and whitening toothpastes are popular, but could they be too abrasive? A new study found that simulated long-term use of a power toothbrush combined with an abrasive whitening toothpaste produced significantly more dentin loss than with a manual toothbrush. Read more here.
