Prevention goes a long way when it comes to reducing or eliminating computer hacking of business and personal computers that are used at your practice. While not the most common form of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act breach, hacking and other IT in incidents, such as phishing or malware infections, can create a serious program for health… Read More »
Big or small, there are pros and cons to working in various dental practice settings, and dentists measure their career satisfaction in different ways. Researchers found that dentists working in large group settings reported more satisfaction with income and benefits than dentists in solo practices, as well as less stress compared to dentists in solo or small practices,… Read More »
Evaluating and comparing electronic health record vendors can be difficult. How do you know what level of EHR your practice needs? Should you involve your staff in the selection process? And how do you compare pricing models? According to ADA Center for Professional Success, you should choose the vendor that best complements your practice needs. Conducting a formal… Read More »
Beginning March 25, ADA members can log in to obtain access to JADA Online as a benefit of membership by clicking the ADA Member Login link on the website and entering their ADA Member ID and password. ADA members receive a 50 percent discount on JADA 2015 Online CE, which will be applied automatically when they log in… Read More »
Contracting with third-party payers can prove complicated but with some diligence and attention, new dentists can feel confident they were thorough in their decision. Patients are two and a half times more likely to visit the dentist if they have dental benefits. Nearly 187 million Americans were covered by some form of dental benefit in 2012, according to… Read More »
Looking to work with pediatric medical providers in your area? Here are 10 steps to help you with your outreach effort, courtesy of the ADA’s Action for Dental Health, a nationwide, community-based movement aimed at ending the dental health crises facing America today. Step 1: Invite a pediatrician or family practice physician to lunch to discuss how you… Read More »