Dr. David Rice

Dental Practice
Case study: The dentist and the ever-persistent, unhappy patient
Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, leads readers through a case study in which an unhappy patient submitted an online complaint regarding treatment to the peer review committee of the local dental society. Now is an important time to look at cases like this one to see how you would prepare for such an event.
December 13, 2020
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Dental Practice
How the clinical team can support dental insurance reimbursement
There is no question that the entire team plays a role in a dental practice receiving insurance reimbursement in a timely manner. A big part of that falls on the clinical team, DrBicuspid.com Clinical Editor Dr. David Rice reminds his colleagues as the end of the year draws near.
December 2, 2020
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Dental Specialties
Looking for the opportunities that are disguised as work
Spurred by the memories of past Veterans Days and the dentistry he and his team have donated to veterans, Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, discusses how giving back to the community has brought his team closer together and even boosted the bottom line of his business.
November 12, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Diving into thoughts on the other side of a controversial study
Even in a scientific study, data are extrapolated and looked at through different lenses. Last week's article on the need (or lack thereof) for six-month checkups had a lot of you buzzing. This week, we asked Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, to share his thoughts on the study and why there is a lesson to be learned from both the study and the comments on it.
November 3, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
3 tips to help dentists and hygienists work better together
As October and National Dental Hygiene Month ends, Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, discusses how dentists and hygienists can form a closer working relationship that will benefit patients and the practice's bottom line. He shares three tips that have helped him in his own practice.
October 29, 2020
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Malpractice
Why now is the perfect time to look at your malpractice insurance
Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, has a word of advice for all dentists: Know what is going on with your malpractice insurance and where you stand in the event it is needed. As he begins a series designed to educate dentists of all ages, he looks at the different needs of a young dentist versus one who has been in the industry for some time.
October 22, 2020
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CAD/CAM
How milling, scanning can become an asset for your patients
Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, has seen what the collaboration between two dental technology companies has meant for his practice and patients. Now he's sharing his thoughts on why dental milling and scanning should be a part of your plans for your practice.
October 12, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Let's talk about production and problem-solving in your practice
For Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, the end of the year represents a potential "perfect storm" in the dental practice. It starts with communicating with your patients (before and during their visit) and it could end with happier and healthier patients. He gives some advice on how to get started, including what it means for the dental hygienist.
October 7, 2020
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Restorations
4 ways to make change happen in your dental practice
Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, has seen in his own practice what it takes to make change happen. As your business enters the fourth quarter of the year, he has some advice to share on how you can make change happen with your team, your patients, and your clinical skills.
October 1, 2020
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Orofacial Pain
Why you need to know about this acronym -- and why your patients will thank you for it
Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, discusses the importance of computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD). He details why this has become a favorite dental acronym of his, and why he believes CCLAD can be a benefit to your practice and patients.
September 24, 2020
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