Laurie Owens, CPC, CPB

Team Management
The 5 C's dental teams cannot avoid for increased production
These C's are essential not only for delivering exceptional dental patient care, but they are also necessary for creating an efficient, productive workplace environment, writes Laurie Owens.
January 7, 2025
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Dental Practice
What it takes to be a true hero in dentistry
Laurie Owens says that the dictionary defines "hero" as "a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities." There's certainly more to being a hero than just putting on a cape. It takes hard work and grit, but it's also something that Owens believes every dentist and team member can become.
November 5, 2020
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Dental Practice
Preparing for flu season (and a potential 2nd wave) in your practice
With flu season on the horizon and the threat of COVID-19 still looming large, Laurie Owens offers advice on how dental practices can prepare for all scenarios. She also includes advice on medical reimbursement that can help dental practices provide assistance in a more cost-effective way.
September 1, 2020
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Insurance
5 tips to get your medical insurance claims paid faster
Are you billing medical insurance in your practice? Are you doing it correctly? If you're unsure about either, this is the article for you. Laurie Owens gives tips and needed advice about the proper way to bill medical insurance and give a boost to your patients and your practice's bottom line.
August 18, 2020
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Legal Issues
New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
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Office Management
Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation
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A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
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Dental Hygiene
Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
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Patient Communication
Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
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New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
October 13, 2025
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Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation
By Melissa Busch
Dentists are having mixed feelings about dentistry and more.
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A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.
October 13, 2025
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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
During National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.
October 13, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Master the art of case presentation with these expert tips from Dr. Roger P. Levin that will boost patient acceptance.
October 13, 2025
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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
By Melissa Busch
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
October 10, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.
October 10, 2025
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Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry and Dr. Chris Smiley discuss AI's impact on dental publishing, from leveraging AI for content creation to ensuring accuracy.
October 10, 2025
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How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does your schedule run you, or do you run your schedule? Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains how to optimize your production schedule for maximum efficiency.
October 10, 2025
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Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
October 9, 2025
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Fluoridation protects patients and practices
By Dr. Steven Spitz
Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
October 9, 2025
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One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain
By Kevin Henry
For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.
October 9, 2025
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