 | 2010.03.08 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 11/2/2009
A protective apron that is at least 0.25 mm lead-equivalent must be used on a patient when taking radiographs. Aprons should be evaluated at least yearly for cracks and tears. The use of digital radiography is not exempt from this requirement.
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| 2010.03.01 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 11/10/2009
Be sure to revise your practice’s written Injury and Illness Prevention program and train employees on screening patients for aerosol transmissible diseases if you intend to be exempt from the new Cal/OSHA regulation.
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| 2010.02.22 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 11/2/2009
When billing for a prosthesis, be sure to complete boxes 43 and 44 of the ADA billing form if the prosthesis is a replacement.
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| 2010.02.15 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 2/16/2010
Every dentist, and dental health and other licensed health professional who performs a service on a patient in a dental office shall date and sign his or her name, or use an ID number and initials, in the patient record next to the service performed.
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| 2010.02.08 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 2/10/2010
Most batteries, computer monitors, fluorescent lights, high intensity discharge lamps, and mercury-containing devices are, when disposed, classified as universal wastes. Universal wastes must be recycled or managed as hazardous waste.
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| 2010.02.01 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 11/2/2009
Indicate a number of radiographs, oral images, or models in field 39 on the ADA billing form. Don't use check marks.
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| 2010.01.25 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 1/28/2010
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| 2010.01.18 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 11/2/2009
Patients have the right to access their health records. A patient can inspect records during business hours within five days of presenting a written request, or receive copies of records within 15 days of presenting a written request.
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| 2010.01.11 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 11/2/2009
When applying for NPI know that Type 1 identifies an individual that provides health care (i.e. dentist) and Type 2 identifies an organization that provides care (i.e. corporation). You can apply for one or both.
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| 2010.01.04 Tip of the Week by Teresa Pichay on 12/10/2009
A new law effective in 2010 requires dental practices to provide a notice to a patient to whom the practice offers third-party financing. Dental practices also must comply with other requirements when offering third-party financing.
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| 2009.12.28 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 12/30/2009
Most batteries, computer monitors, fluorescent lights, high intensity discharge lamps, and mercury-containing devices are, when disposed, classified as universal wastes. Universal wastes must be recycled or managed as hazardous waste.
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| 2009.12.21 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 12/30/2009
Is staff accountability an issue in your practice? Conducting regular performance evaluations with every team member can increase accountability and overall job satisfaction. Positions should have a job description on which to base the evaluation.
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