To my fellow members: As we mark Oral Cancer Awareness Month this April, let’s discuss an issue that has personal significance to me. I have been a practicing dentist for nearly four decades and received the surprise of my life four years ago when I was diagnosed with oral cancer that had metastasized to a cervical lymph node.… Read More »
Once you’ve gotten your budget established and your debt under control, you should begin saving. Develop a savings strategy that will help you meet short and long-term goals. Emergency fund — This is exactly what it sounds like- a place to save for emergencies. Start here and try to save six month’s-worth of expenses. Goal fund — This… Read More »
Dentists have many concerns when it comes to their patients’ dental plans, benefits and third-party payers. Among them are pre-authorizations, delays in processing claims, claim denials, refund requests and the lack of assignment of benefits to non-participating dentists. Staff of the ADA Center for Dental Benefits, Coding and Quality within the Practice Institute continually receive and address a… Read More »
As a new graduate or early career dentist considering practice ownership, it’s important to get the loan you need to build or purchase the practice you truly want. Receiving a favorable review from your lender can havean impact on the amount of funds that are available to you, as well as the terms of the loan including interest… Read More »
From captivating keynote speakers and continuing education to an opportunity to explore the beauty of Hawaii, for Dr. Raymond Jarvis, this year’s New Dentist Conference in Honolulu is a can’t-miss event. “We work largely by ourselves or in a small group practice but as new dentists, we all have many of the same struggles and successes,” he… Read More »
The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 51,540 new cases of oral and oropharyngeal cancer this year and 10,030 deaths from the disease. The ADA is putting a spotlight on this disease in a number of ways, most notably by collaborating with The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable, an organization established by the American Cancer Society and… Read More »