Week in Review: Bonus plans | 2020 insurance changes | A clinical tip to know

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

Monday marks Veterans Day here in the U.S., and it's my hope that you and your team are taking the time in your dental practice to thank the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces to protect our freedoms.

My dad served in Vietnam, and I know how much the words "Thank you for your service" mean to him. Do you know which of your patients have served, and are you saying thank you to them? It's free and will mean the world to them, on Veterans Day and every day during the year.

Speaking of your patients, they trust you and your team with their health. That means knowing about the oral-system connection and how to discuss that with them. If you're wondering how to do that, we have you covered in this podcast that will take less than 15 minutes of your time.

Our podcasts for the week also caught up with insurance expert Teresa Duncan about the coming changes for insurance coding and how it will affect your practice in 2020. Again, we kept it short to fit into your busy schedule.

With 2020 coming, now is a great time to think about your team and how they're being rewarded for their efforts. There's more to it than money, you know. This week, we featured a column by practice management consultant Sallie McKenzie -- a tremendous and thought-provoking read in which she tackles the good and bad of bonus plans in the practice and what you need to consider.

Along the lines of good and bad, many people love burning incense, but is it causing oral health problems? You might be surprised by the results of this study.

Finally, our clinical editor, Dr. David Rice of IgniteDDS, has a great clinical tip on the importance of banking tooth structure.

Don't forget that it's time for you to help us decide the top dental products in 10 different categories. Nominate your favorite new product now for the 2019 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. You'll find everything you need to know about the criteria, as well as the nomination form and when we will be announcing the winners (and how you can vote on them), by clicking here. We've already had some tremendous nominations, so please keep them coming!

I'll be on the road this week, speaking at the Mid-Continent Dental Congress in St. Charles, MO, on Friday, November 15, and the Invisalign GP Summit in Las Vegas on Saturday, November 16. I hope our paths cross soon!