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I Am Stuck Out of the Country and Can’t Get Back – Can My Disability Insurance Company Cut Off My Disability Benefits?
Some policies, particularly newer policies, contain “foreign residency” provisions that require you to be in the U.S. (or sometimes, the U.S., Canada or Mexico) in order to remain eligible to receive disability benefits. Oftentimes, the disability policy will allow for a certain period of time that...  Read More
I Can’t Get My Doctor to Complete My Disability Paperwork – What Do I Do?
See  Under certain circumstances it may be possible to request extensions and/or get the insurer to agree to accept proof of loss in other formats, such as medical records, test results, etc. However, it is important to be wary of the disability insurance company offering to do peer-to-peer calls...  Read More
How Do I File a Disability Claim if I Can’t Get in to See My Doctor?
Most disability insurance policies require you to produce proof of loss within a limited time frame and state that the company can limit or deny providing you with disability benefits if you do not provide the information within that time frame. However, there are legal rules that allow for delay...  Read More
Predictions for Doctors on the Corona Virus Impact on Practices and People
No, no one knows anything for certain but there are five logical predictions that you might want to think about as a practice owner and professional.  We have actually seen this pattern before and we were proved right them.  But just because something is not certain does not mean that it isn't...  Read More
1391 Raising the Bar in Office Design with Dr. Kimberley Barclay & Dr. Lauren Jacobsen : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Kimberley Barclay and Dr. Lauren Jacobsen are the cofounders of American Dental Associations 2019 Design Innovation Award winning practice, Toothbar.  Both doctors are featured on the cover of Dentaltown Magazines upcoming April issue. Dr. Barclay and Dr. Jacobsen are Platinum Invisalign...  Read More
COVID-19 Part 3
Joe sheds more light on the COVID-19 Pandemic, specifically government assistance for employers and employees. More to come as the ever-changing situation develops.   COVID-19 Part 3   Read More
Google My Business Changes due to COVID-19
There is no doubt that the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has thrown many dentists, and their patients, for a major loop. We want to keep you informed and updated on any changes in your marketing services offerings as they arise.  In an effort to keep business listing information flowing and...  Read More
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1390 Carey Lyons, CEO of ids - integrated dental systems, on Uniting the Dental Industry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Carey was born and raised in New York City where he resides today. In 2013 he founded and is the CEO of ids-integrated dental systems a manufacturer and distributor of dental implants and accessories in partnership with dental supply dealers and the provider of extensive education to train dentists...  Read More
12 Steps to Rise From the Ashes after a Catastrophic Event
Rise from the Ashes after a Catastrophic Event When this crisis if over, we must Restore our Practice, Remake our Systems, Rebuild our Dreams, and Reclaim our Bright Future. Note: you can watch this video in our  In 2013 I faced a similar crisis when my practice burned down overnight. This...  Read More
The Auto-Pilot Program with Gary Kadi
Gary Kadi has four elements that high performing practices are doing differently now which he calls  These four elements focus on dentistry and customer service to utilize platforms for reoccurring tasks. The four elements are: Purpose, people, process and platform. This Auto-Pilot Program will...  Read More
Should I Try to File for Unemployment or Get Another Job Until I Can Go Back to Dentistry?
If you try to find another non-clinical job, you risk modifying your occupation. See  While unemployment benefits vary from state to state, barring significant changes to the programs, it is unlikely that these sorts of benefits will allow dentists to meet their expenses if dentists are forced to...  Read More
Stop SEO in the Time of Covid-19?
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity” - Sun-Tzu Truth…businesses are going to struggle for a while. But the reality is that businesses and dental practices will eventually open again.  So in the meantime, while your dental practice is closed should you shut down your SEO? Yes and No....  Read More
If I file a Partial Disability Claim How Do They Calculate Loss of Income? What If My Income Goes Down Because of Coronavirus?
Each disability insurance policy has a different formula for calculating prior income and loss of income. Some policies look to the year or 24 months immediately prior to date the disability claim was filed, other policies use averages over a several year period, and some policies give dentists the...  Read More
Dental Realist: Episode 46 - The COVID-19 Effect on Dentistry
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life and is now having a profound effect on dentistry. On Episode 46 we discuss: -The ADA’s recommendations for dental practices -How dentists are coping during this crisis -How the virus has changed every day practice -The effect the virus is...  Read More
Predictions for When the Pandemic Ends
The pandemic/virus/regulation situation is going to end. You know it will.  I know it will.  So how are you going to use your time and opportunity to make necessary changes?  This little episode is a little warning and prediction.  You don't want to waste you time right now.   Read More
If I Change the Volume and/or Types of Procedures I’m Doing, Will that Hurt My Chances of Using My Disability Policy?
It could. While most policies sold to dentist are “own occupation” policies, the term “occupation” is a malleable term. Typically, “occupation” is defined as the “occupation or occupations” you were engaged in immediately prior to your date of disability.   As we’ve explained in our prior articles...  Read More
019 Dentist Provides Solution for COVID-19 PPE Shortage and How You Can Help with Dr. Mark Causey
Dentist Creates 3D Printable Masks/PPE Or Watch The Video: In this episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mark Causey, a Board-Certified Orthodontist from Gainseville, GA who recently came up with a 3D Printable Mask Framework as a viable...  Read More
Good News For Dentists During Trying Times
Good News for Dentists   Read More
1389 Data Security Best Practices with Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
As the CEO and co-founder of Black Talon Security, Gary is dedicated to data security and understanding the latest trends in the industry, particularly as they relate to the healthcare field.  He has a proven executive management track record and over 30 years of experience in software development...  Read More
Can I File a Disability Claim if My Office Has Already Closed?
Yes, but your claim will likely receive heightened scrutiny—particularly if you worked normal hours seeing roughly the same number of dental patients up until your office was closed due to coronavirus. Many disability policies require you to prove that your disability (or loss of income resulting...  Read More
Do I Lose My Disability Coverage If I’m Not Working?
It depends. Some disability policies (most often employer policies or group/association policies) have a requirement that you must remain “actively at work” or working “full-time” in order to stay eligible for coverage. While sometimes “full-time” is defined, other policies, like the ADA/Great-West...  Read More
Filing for Disability Insurance Benefits In the Wake of Coronavirus: What Every Dentist Should Know
Now that the COVID-19/Coronavirus epidemic has reached the U.S. and spread throughout the country with no end in sight, dentists are being forced to face the reality that they may have to go without income for weeks, or maybe even months. Some states, like California and New York are ordering...  Read More
'Don't Wanna' - Child Patient Behavior Management
With more than 30 years of working in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, I've seen it all.  How can you get that child patient to behave? Here's what works.    Read More
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