Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Did you know that while the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act requires health plans to spend a certain amount of premium dollars on medical care and quality improvement, this hasn't been mandated for most dental plans? A new study looked at such so-called medical loss ratios for dental insurance and found that many consumers may not be receiving a good value. Read more here.
Dr. Jacob Elefant opened an addiction treatment facility to help patients overcome their addiction to substances such as methamphetamine and opioids. In this Second Opinion, he spells out what dentists and dentistry need to do to address the opioid epidemic.
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 at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting in San Francisco. Learn more here.
Our coverage of CDA Presents 2018 also included these articles:
- Dr. Jacqueline Plemons detailed how hormone levels affect women's periodontal health and discussed how to help these patients maintain healthy teeth and gums.
- Dr. Plemons also presented on some common oral conditions in your aging patients.
- Dr. Larry Emmott spoke about how adopting a digital workflow can completely change how a practice operates, improving nonclinical office processes, time management, and efficiency.
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. Read more here.
