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CE Getaway.  March 22-23, 2012 | Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, Santa Rosa,  CA.


There are a million reasons why this CE opportunity is a getaway beyond compare—not the least of which is a guaranteed seat for 9 units of valuable CE, brought to you by CDA and TDIC. The best part? A hotel complete with a luxurious spa and world-class golf. Plus, proximity to more than 300 wineries, as well as the crashing surf and towering redwoods of the Pacific Coast. It’s CE Getaway. CE done right.

$299 CDA members, $499 nonmembers
For hotel reservations, call or visit: 707.523.7555 www.hiltonsonomahotel.com.
Fee includes cocktail hour Thursday, continental breakfast and lunch on Friday.

Reserve Your Seat Today.

Compass Resources

 
ArticlesPLANS OFTEN DENY TREATMENT OF RELATIVES by Greg Alterton on 2/7/2012
November 2006 CDA Update article. Read More Download
 
 
ArticlesFILING DENTISTS OWN FEES CAN HAVE A POSITIVE EFFECT by Greg Alterton on 2/7/2012
November 2004 CDA Update article. Read More Download
Rating: 4
 
 
ArticlesOFFERING A DISCOUNT DENTAL PLAN IN THE PRACTICE by Greg Alterton on 2/6/2012
With a continued flat economy, dentists are looking for ways to encourage patients, particularly those with limited coverage or no coverage at all, to seek the care they need. This has resulted in some practices considering innovative approaches to help patients who are not covered by dental insurance. Read More Download
 
 
ArticlesTHE PROBLEM IS ME - TRUST IN YOUR TEAM AND DELEGATE by PSC Staff on 2/6/2012
Are you the dentist who has evaluated every system in the practice, run every statistic imaginable, taken every CE course offered on treatment planning, only to see dismal treatment acceptance numbers month after month? Read More Download
Rating: 5
 
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PodcastsTHE KEY TO GOOD PATIENT COMMUNICATIONS PODCAST by PSC Staff on 2/6/2012
Properly communicating treatment and expectations with patients can be critical to treatment success. Read More Download
 
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Compass Resources

 
ArticlesCONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS by Teresa Pichay on 1/19/2012
Download a copy of the Dental Board’s continuing education regulations. To determine if a CE provider is registered with the Dental Board, use the License Verification Web site Read More Download
 
 
ArticlesMANAGING EMERGENCY PATIENTS WHEN YOUR OFFICE IS CLOSED by Teresa Pichay on 4/8/2011
You know you are obligated to make reasonable arrangements for the emergency care of your patients of record. But do you know what you need to do for other individuals who have dental emergencies? Read this article for more information. Read More Download
Rating: 5

 
 
ArticlesPLANS OFTEN DENY TREATMENT OF RELATIVES by Greg Alterton on 2/7/2012
November 2006 CDA Update article. Read More Download
 
 
ArticlesUSING AN IMAGING SERVICE? KNOW WHO, WHAT, AND HOW TO BILL by PSC Staff on 12/8/2011
Many radiographic services would be considered covered benefits under a contractual arrangement (PPO or DMHO) and as such, before making a referral to an imaging center it is important to verify services to be rendered and what contractual arrangements (if any) exist. Read More Download
 
 
ArticlesWAGE THEFT PROTECTION ACT by Robyn Thomason on 1/13/2012
Effective January 2012, AB469 requires an employer to provide each non-exempt employee a written notice at the time of hire Read More
 
 
ArticlesWAGE THEFT PROTECTION ACT by Robyn Thomason on 1/13/2012
Effective January 2012, AB469 requires an employer to provide each non-exempt employee a written notice at the time of hire Read More
 
 
ArticlesWAGE THEFT PROTECTION ACT by Robyn Thomason on 1/13/2012
Effective January 2012, AB469 requires an employer to provide each non-exempt employee a written notice at the time of hire Read More
 
 
ArticlesWAGE THEFT PROTECTION ACT by Robyn Thomason on 1/13/2012
Effective January 2012, AB469 requires an employer to provide each non-exempt employee a written notice at the time of hire Read More
 
 
ArticlesWAGE THEFT PROTECTION ACT by Robyn Thomason on 1/13/2012
Effective January 2012, AB469 requires an employer to provide each non-exempt employee a written notice at the time of hire Read More
 
 
ArticlesWAGE THEFT PROTECTION ACT by Robyn Thomason on 1/13/2012
Effective January 2012, AB469 requires an employer to provide each non-exempt employee a written notice at the time of hire Read More
 
 
ArticlesWAGE THEFT PROTECTION ACT by Robyn Thomason on 1/13/2012
Effective January 2012, AB469 requires an employer to provide each non-exempt employee a written notice at the time of hire Read More
 
 
ArticlesWHAT IS PECOS AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT MY PRACTICE? by PSC Staff on 10/13/2010
PECOS is Medicare’s Internet-Based Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS regulation is intended to fight Medicare fraud. Read More
 
 
Q&AsDIRECT REIMBURSEMENT by PSC Staff on 3/14/2011
Direct Reimbursement is an innovative approach to self-funding of employee dental benefits. It is strongly supported by the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association as a cost-effective way to provide a dental plan for employees that gives them the freedom to choose their dentists. Read More Download
 
 
Q&AsEXPLANATION OF RADIOGRAPHIC BENEFITS: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR BILLING STAFF by PSC Staff on 11/23/2011
Do you have questions on how to explain radiographic benefits to patients? What is the best way to simplify billing radiographs? This resource will assist you in answering these questions and more. Read More Download
 
 
Q&AsHOLIDAY PAY - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS by Robyn Thomason on 11/30/2011
Do you have questions related to if and how to offer Holiday Pay? Read More Download
 
 
Q&AsHOLIDAY PAY - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS by Robyn Thomason on 11/30/2011
Do you have questions related to if and how to offer Holiday Pay? Read More Download
 
 
SamplesEMPLOYMENT APPLICATION by Robyn Thomason on 1/19/2012
Utilize this pre-employment application to assist locating the right employee. Read More Download
 
 
SamplesEMPLOYMENT APPLICATION by Robyn Thomason on 1/19/2012
Utilize this pre-employment application to assist locating the right employee. Read More Download
 
 
SamplesEMPLOYMENT APPLICATION by Robyn Thomason on 1/19/2012
Utilize this pre-employment application to assist locating the right employee. Read More Download
 
 
ToolsHELPFUL CODING TIPS by PSC Staff on 8/11/2011
Payment of submitted claims is dependent upon filing the proper procedure code for the treatment performed, documenting the correct information on the claim and providing requested claim attachments. Read More Download
 
 

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Log 300 -- To Post or Not, That is the Question by Teresa Pichay on 2/6/2012
February is the month most California employers are required to post their Cal/OSHA Log 300. Do you know if you have to post this form? Read More
 
Increasing Delta Issues by Greg Alterton on 2/3/2012
As with other major dental plans in California, Delta Dental hasdesignated a liaison/contact with CDA to assist in addressing problems that member dentists are experiencing. Read More
 
Questions in January by Teresa Pichay on 1/31/2012
Must a referring dental practice provide the patient's dental plan and payment information to the specialty practice? Do you need a permit to prescribe anti-anxiety medication? What are the storage requirements for compressed tanks? When does the requirement to have digital x-rays and paperless patient records become effective? These are just a few of the questions that dentists have asked me this month. Read on if you want to know the answers. Read More
 
Dental Board Posts Notice on the Use of Botox and Dermal Fillers by Teresa Pichay on 1/23/2012
The Dental Board earlier this month posted on its Web site a new notice on the use of Botox and dermal fillers in dentistry. The Dental Board had discussed the subject at its last two meetings. The Dental Board directed its staff to clarify its previously published statement but did not otherwise change its interpretation of the laws. The notice is reproduced here: Read More
 
Cal/OSHA Inspections, Penalties Decrease for Dental Practices by Teresa Pichay on 1/16/2012
Here is a summary of Cal/OSHA citations and penalties for dental offices from October 2010 through September 2011. Read More
 

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