Teresa D.

2 Followers
8 Blog Followers
Following:
Following Blogs: 0

Latest Activity

Save The Date: "Successful Hygienists' Instrument of Choice: The Internet" Webinar

Teresa D. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 6:13 am
Join me and Sesame Communications for a webinar on 12/3 @ 9pm EST. Whether you’re a doctor, office manager, hygienist or treatment coordinator, there are sure-fire ways to fill your hygiene sched...
Comment - Like

Happy Thanksgiving!

Teresa D. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 1:48 am
I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday weekend! I’m thankful that you have continued to read the blog and for all the story ideas and emails I receive. I’m thankful for all th...
Comment - Like

OralDNA Labs Introduces Two Salivary DNA Tests to Support Dentists' Fight Against Periodontal Disease

Teresa D. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 8:31 pm
Molecular DNA Tests Positioning Dental Professionals at the Forefront of Oral Medicine – Company Planning the Launch of HPV/Oral Cancer DNA Test in 2010 Nashville, TN – November 16, 2009 –...
Comment - Like

Greater New York Meeting: Implant Team Training Provided By Lynn Mortilla

Teresa D. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 12:34 am
Join ChaseHealthAdvance and Lynn D. Mortilla, RDH at the Greater New York Dental Meeting for her presentation “You’ve Taken Implant Training…What Do You Do Next?” Tuesday, December 1 at 3:...
Comment - Like

Dental Office Manager Arrested Before Hawaii Vacation

Teresa D. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 10:51 pm
I become very annoyed when I read stories like these. Employees like Holly Ann Keate give all dental managers a bad name. Police arrested her before she boarded a plane to Hawaii for a family vacation...
Comment - Like

Hispanic Dental Association Names Dr. Yolanda Bonta As New Executive Director

Teresa D. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 9:04 pm
SOMERSET, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 – The Hispanic Dental Association is eager to share with you about their newly appointed Executive Director – Dr. C. Yolanda Bonta of Somerset , New Jersey .  D...
Comment - Like

ADIA Webinar: Dentistry Has A Heart

Teresa D. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 9:03 pm
The next ADIA member webinar is this Tuesday November 17th @ 8pm EST. Laura Jamison will present “Dentistry Has A Heart.” Members should have received a registration email – if you h...
Comment - Like

Unsterilized Dental Implants Stolen From Factory

Teresa D. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 12:00 am
... is reporting that thousands of dental implants were stolen before they could be sterilized. Adin Dental Implant Systems warns you to be careful if you come across someone trying to sell you very...
Comment - Like

Federal Employees Open Season 2010

Teresa D. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:28 pm
The government’s open season has begun and extends through December 14, 2009. Implant services are covered under the Aetna and Metlife plans at the major percentage (40-50% coverage). These are ...
Comment - Like

OSAP Shakes it Up for 2010 Symposium

Teresa D. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 11:38 pm
The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has announced their 2010 Infection Prevention Symposium: SHAKE IT UP – *O*vercome complacency, *S*upport compliance, *A*dvance a culture of sa...
Comment - Like

Blogstumble: Dental Heroes

Teresa D. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 2:21 am
A great dental site with so much fun stuff! Plus they’re active on Twitter - bonus! Check them out: Click here to visit Dental Heroes – say hi to Corey while you’re there! Click he...
Comment - Like

What Separates An Ordinary Practice From An Extraordinary Practice?

Teresa D. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:12 am
My good friend Judy Kay Mausolf was recently interviewed by MyDentalChannel.com and I wanted to pass it on to you. She has a wonderful way of communicating with teams and audiences. Any size audience ...
Comment - Like

Sirona Dental Works with Scottsdale Center for Dentistry™ To Offer CAD/CAM Seminars

Teresa D. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 12:59 pm
These two companies have put together a wonderful opportunity for dentists to receive free CE and learn from top dentists in the field. And if free CE weren’t enough, one night’s lodging i...
Comment - Like

U.S. House Says Most Dental Offices Are Exempt From Red-Flag Rules

Teresa D. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 1:21 am
Finally – something in Congress is going our way! Today the House of Representatives voted that the Red Flags rules does not apply to healthcare entities with 20 or fewer employees. The bill sti...
Comment - Like

Save the Date: Insurance Webinar Oct. 14th @ 8pm EST

Teresa D. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 12:11 pm
Join me and Practiceworks for this webinar. It’s called ‘Claims Without Shame’ and it is perfect for new and intermediate insurance billers. One hour may save you a few dollars ̵...
Comment - Like

$1.6 Million Embezzled From Dental Office

Teresa D. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 1:40 am
Vicki Wafford had her own rubber stamp and check supply printed with her employer’s name. She wrote checks to herself for fictitious invoices. While her boss – Dr. James Hargas – str...
Comment - Like

36% of Americans Cut Back on Doctor Visits – Primarily Dentists

Teresa D. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 1:53 am
The American Optometric Association just released a study that details the breakdown of this 36% of the population. We’ve heard of the industry slowing down – with some of us being hit har...
Comment - Like

Aloha From The ADA & ADMC Annual Sessions!

Teresa D. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 1:53 am
The blog is going to take a break while I attend a week full of continuing education and networking. Mixed in between will be time spent with my husband and good friends. See you in October! Visit th...
Comment - Like

MPowRx™ Announces Anti-Snoring 'Tongue Retention Device'

Teresa D. posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 10:15 pm
I applaud any effort to silence the sound of snoring. My dad’s snores rumbled the house and I’ve been stuck next to several sleeping beauties on airplanes. This device positions the tongue...
Comment - Like

CareerFusion Webinar: Create a Successful Whole Mouth Care Program

Teresa D. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 9:10 pm
Join CareerFusion graduate Debbie Sabatini on September 16th @ 8pm EST as she presents a webinar on designing a whole mouth care program that will really make a difference in your patients overall hea...
Comment - Like

ADIA Webinar: Optimal Peri-Implant Therapy for the Esthetic Patient

Teresa D. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 1:40 am
The next ADIA member webinar is this Tuesday September 15th and will feature ADIA Fellow Susan Wingrove. The topic is ‘Optimal Peri-Implant Therapy for the Esthetic Patient’ set to begin a...
Comment - Like

Micross & Safescraper® Twist Bone Collectors Now Available In US

Teresa D. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 1:35 am
Osteogenics Biomedical, the manufacturer of Cytoplast® barrier membranes and suture, is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of Italian-based medical device manufacturer META’s Micross cortical bone ...
Comment - Like

Call For ADIA Authors

Teresa D. posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 1:31 am
ADIA members: would you like to be a published author? We are always looking for implant-related, marketing or practice management  articles. Every month in Pennwell’s Dental Assisting Digest n...
Comment - Like

San Diego Office Manager Sentenced For Stealing Money From Patients

Teresa D. posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 9:41 pm
Emily Marie Forbes pleaded guilty to stealing about $72,000 from the checking accounts of several patients in her capacity of office manager for several dental offices. Part of her scheme including ac...
Comment - Like

Zimmer's Sinus Lift Balloon

Teresa D. posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 1:05 am
At the recent ICOI meeting in Vancouver, I had a chance to check out the newest offering from Zimmer: a sinus lift balloon. They offer it in three manners: straight-angled, micro-mini tip and angled t...
Comment - Like

Bonnie Kleewein Sentenced For Embezzlement

Teresa D. posted an article on - Aug 28, 2009, 8:57 pm
The former dental office manager that stole approximately $120,000 from her employer. She was sentenced to 180 days in the Lincoln County jail and five years probation. Restitution was also ordered an...
Comment - Like

Sonicare To Launches Flexcare+ @ ADA Meeting In Hawaii

Teresa D. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 11:35 pm
Philips Sonicare will launch the new Flexcare+ – the next generation of the Flexcare toothbrush at this years Annual Session of the American Dental Association in Hawaii. The new Gum Care mode e...
Comment - Like

Heading To Vancouver

Teresa D. posted an article on - Aug 18, 2009, 8:56 pm
Will I see you there? Starting Thursday August 20th and continuing through Saturday, this event will feature renowned speakers for both the ICOI and ADIA podiums. Vancouver is the site of the ICOIR...
Comment - Like

CareerFusion: Have You Registered Yet?

Teresa D. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 1:16 am
I’ve attended two CareerFusions in as many years and can’t say enough good things about the positive energy and support that I receive at this professional retreat. Every year my purpose i...
Comment - Like

Dental Trade Alliance Launches 'Oral Healthcare Can't Wait' Campaign

Teresa D. posted an article on - Aug 13, 2009, 1:31 am
Informing your patients about the importance of oral health care just became 100 times easier. Two new websites recently launched to help practices promote oral health – one for the professional...
Comment - Like

Save The Date: "Create A Buzz 'bout Your Practice" Webinar 8/26 @ 9pm EST

Teresa D. posted an article on - Aug 11, 2009, 1:23 am
Join me and Sesame Communications for a discussion on how social media and good old-fashioned stellar customer service can help you attract and keep new patients. It’s a late webinar for the Eas...
Comment - Like

Implants Are The Current 'Must Have" in Dentistry … and other bad facts

Teresa D. posted an article on - Aug 8, 2009, 10:15 pm
This article showed up on my news reader and had me laughing immediately! Did you know dental implants are the new “must-have” item? And that implants are crowns that cover an artificial r...
Comment - Like

Cardiologist To Speak @ AAP's Annual Meeting

Teresa D. posted an article on - Aug 6, 2009, 1:21 am
Dr. Paul M. Ridker will speak to the crowd of periodontists on the connection between periodontal and cardiac disease in September. “This is a very exciting time in periodontology,” says ...
Comment - Like

ADIA Webinar: Documenting Your Best – Protecting and Presenting Your Career

Teresa D. posted an article on - Aug 2, 2009, 11:21 pm
Ann-Marie C. DePalma, RDH, BS presents this webinar on Tuesday August 4th @ 8pm EST. She’ll review what it takes to put your best professional image forward and wow your contacts! Not a member?...
Comment - Like

Red Flags Rule Not Such A Bad Idea: Mistress Allegedly Steals Wife's ID For Dental Work

Teresa D. posted an article on - Jul 31, 2009, 10:46 pm
Imagine visiting the dentist and finding out that you have maxed out your benefits for the year – but you haven’t used any of your benefits! That’s what happened to Rhonda Strawmyre ...
Comment - Like

Update to Wise Mission of Mercy Article

Teresa D. posted an article on - Jul 26, 2009, 8:55 pm
Author Kenneth Bernstein posted a follow-up to his volunteer effort at the Wise, VA Mission of Mercy project. It’s well worth the read. Read the newest post at the Daily Kos Read the previous ...
Comment - Like

Teresa D.'s Blogs:

Teresa D.'s Followers

Teresa D. is Following

Invite Your Friends

Invite your contacts to blogged from:
gmail yahoo