MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dental insurance'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:54:01 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929207&cid=t_193317_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fburn-calories-like-heidi-klum-and-eat-pasta-like-mark-bittman-%25e2%2580%2593-morning-news-roundup%2F It’s OK to Have Small Breasts – According to the New York Times, an A-cup is fashionable. (New York Times) American Teeth Aren’t Well Tended – This infographic shows woeful dental care stats. (Good Blog) Mark Bittman Likes to Carb-Load – The cook/writer/runner blogged about loading on carbs before long runs, plus a recipe for pasta with onion and bacon. (Runner’s World) Burn Calories Like Heidi Klum – By pushing a… stroller? People Magazine demonstrates basic human activity through Hollywood stars. (People) Post from: BlissTree Burn Calories Like Heidi Klum and Eat Pasta Like Mark Bittman – Morning News Roundup (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929207 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:15:25 +0100 3929207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443852&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fthree-small-steps-for-big-results-starting-points-to-increasing-case-acceptance%2F With so much happening in the economy and in healthcare today, you may find yourself running into more and more obstacles with your patients when it comes to case presentation and case acceptance. Have you started hearing new objections?  Are you hearing more objections about money?  Are more concerns circling around fear for the future when it comes to healthcare coverage?  These are not times to sidestep and avoid the unavoidable.  These are also not times to back away from presenting the best possible care to your patients because you are afraid to hear no – again.  What it is time for is a Back to Basics approach on patient care and case presentation.  Here is where you can start. In a recent report by the ADA, it was stated that 51.6% of adults stated they would be more likely... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443852 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:42:56 +0100 3443852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2865811&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fis-your-data-safe-5-tips-for-data-security-in-your-dental-practice%25e2%2580%25a6%2F Protecting patient data is a critical part of the modern dental practice – especially in light of HIPAA requirements. How does this translate into daily operations at your practice? Tom Terronez of Medix Dental has put together some tips to make sure you are doing all you can to protect your patient’s data… 1. Are you emailing patient information and digital x-rays to other doctors? Make sure that your office and the receiving office utilize encrypted email services. If you don’t, your data can easily be read on its path from your practice to theirs. HIPAA states that you are responsible for making a reasonable attempt at protecting your data. 2. Do you have a wireless router in your office? If you are using wireless Internet for internal purposes, make sure your router is a curren... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2865811 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:42:53 +0100 2865811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727294&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpress-release-new-patient-financing-company%2F Orange County, CA - National medical lender launches newest financing program for medical providers. US Based American Benefit Credit, Inc., announces it’s newest medical financing program after a successful pilot earlier this year. Aug 22, 2009 — Orange County, CA - American Benefit Credit, Inc., a US based finance company, today announced that it has launched it’s Select Rewards Visa® program for medical providers. Their out of the box approach with this financing solution has made them an overnight success in the medical community. “This product was needed in today’s financial crunch for medical providers and patients alike,” said Philip McClendon, American Benefit’s Vice President of Operations, “Hearing the need from our current medical re... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727294 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:30:33 +0100 2727294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512049&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fhow-to-find-free-or-low-cost-dental-care%2F Let’s face it, the economy stinks right now. Unemployment levels are the highest we’ve seen in years, people are losing their homes, and many people are forced to forgo important medical or dental procedures. In fact, nearly 100 million Americans are living without some form of dental insurance. For those 100 million Americans these tough times are especially painful. The staggering number of uninsured is particularly troubling in light of the news in recent years highlighting the probably connection between dental health and overall health. However, a lack of dental insurance doesn’t mean you have to go without much needed dental care. In fact, dentists across the country have recognized this need and have organized free clinics to help the uninsured cope with high denta... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512049 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:16:07 +0100 2512049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387063&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fkeeping-you-plugged-in-dr-larry-emmott-on-dentrix%2F Dr. Larry Emmott, DentalBlogs’ tech guru, attended the Dentrix conference and will be posting tips and info on his blog, www.emmottontechnology.com. Dentrix, a Henry Schein company, offers an integrative practice management system that can significantly impact the way a dental office runs. From patient education and file managment to insurance and treatment planning, Dentrix is the leader in practice management software. The latetst version, G4, has many advantages over former generations, including online updates.  Visit www.dentrix.com to learn more. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387063 Mon, 04 May 2009 14:13:55 +0100 2387063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512095&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fdental-insurance-end-year%2F Our friend, Tammy Davenport, a guide for the About.com Dentistry section, wrote a post recently to remind us that it’s a good idea to use our dental insurance before the end of the year.  If you’re lucky enough to have dental insurance(sadly 100+ million Americans don’t), then you’ll appreciate her post entitled “5 Reasons to use Your Dental Insurance Before the End of the Year.” 5 Reasons In short, the reasons she states for using your dental insurance before the end of the year are as follows: Yearly Maximum – unused benefits do not typically rollover, so you should try to meet your annual maximum if possible. Deductibles – This could increase next year, so using your insurance now will ensure that you’ve locked in the current ded... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512095 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:27:54 +0100 2512095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512099&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fdentalplancardscom-launched%2F Just a quick post to announce the launch of my new site, dentalplancards.com. The site is dedicated to providing individuals, families, and groups with access to DentalPlans.com discount dental plans. As an affiliate, I want to do my part to ensure that everybody who’s looking to save money at the dentist can do so at an affordable price. This is especially important with the state of our economy these days. I don’t want to turn this into a commercial, but if you’re interested in saving 10%-60% at the dentist on most dental care procedures and do not currently have access to dental insurance, you should really check it out. Visit dentalplancards.com P.S. Look for tomorrow’s post highlighting the negative effects smoking has on your teeth… (Source: Dental Heroe... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512099 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:18:43 +0100 2512099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1674790&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F55-of-responding-dentists-have-partially-or-fully-stopped-taking-insurance%2F At the WealthyDentist.com, a recent survey reveals that over half of the dentists who responded have completely or partially stopped accepting dental insurance. The 44% who claim that they only partially work with insurance companies may mean that they are not in network with any insurance company, but they will file claims as a courtesy. They may or may not accept the patient’s copay or deductible. For some dentists, rejecting insurance would put the kiss of death on their practice. Particularly in rural areas, general dentists must accept insurance if they are to sustain a business. However, in more affluent areas, patients may have the liquid funds to pay up front fees or to opt out of dental insurance altogether. Furthermore, cosmetics are not covered by insurance. A little les... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1674790 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:41:02 +0100 1674790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1637691&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Faccording-to-the-wealthy-dentist-fed-employees-may-get-foreign-dental-work%2F Dr. Jim Du Molin, the man who posts all the great dental polls on his website at www.thewealthydentist.com, recently posted an interesting blog that may ignite your patriotism. He has heard that a dental insurance company that contracts with the US government to provide benefits to federal employees is seeking bids for low-cost labs overseas. In addition to the recent bad dental work scare, Dr. Du Molin mentions the Buy American Act. This act, passed in the early 1930s, says that the US government should work with US companies over foreign companies when feasible. Read Dr. Du Molin’s blog here: http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/329/federal-employees-could-be-getting-foreign-dental-work/. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1637691 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:11:51 +0100 1637691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971070&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F335749336%2F Several days ago, prior to writing the post on how to “Find a Dental Plan in 6 Steps,” I had a conversation with my parents about the rising costs of dental care. My parents are both retired, in their mid-fifties, and do not have dental insurance. Prior to retirement, both had excellent dental insurance benefits. However, they feel at this point that their current dental care needs do not justify the expense associated with paying for dental insurance. While there are certainly differing opinions about what is in their best interests, I tend to think that since they can afford it, dental insurance is an intelligent decision. Why? Well, at their age, or any age for that matter, it’s a good idea to prepare for the unexpected. Unfortunately, being caught unprepared for a dental emergenc... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971070 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:07:18 +0100 1971070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971077&cid=t_193317_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F330342315%2F With access to quality, affordable dental care increasingly limited, I find it vitally important to discuss the cost-saving benefits of what is known as a discount dental plan. But, before I do, let me explain why. 100+ Million Americans Without Dental Coverage According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 100 million Americans are currently living without any form of affordable dental care coverage. This is certainly an alarming number considering the widely accepted link between dental health and overall health. The National Association of Dental Plans(NADP) considers discount dental plans as a viable, cost-effective alternative to traditional dental insurance: “With an estimated 45 percent of Americans not having any type of dental coverage, and the dental... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971077 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:35:01 +0100 1971077