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Welcome to KDA's Good Vibrations &
Information Exchange!
Issue # 59
August 29, 2024
Accepting submissions. Here are the particulars:
* This publication is sent on the last Thursday of each month.
* Sent to everyone in the dental community.
* Please keep submissions to 50 words or less - you may also include one photo and one link, in addition to the 50 words (So, you will have to be creative!)
* No negative submissions - please share positive, helpful or fun news.
* Send your submissions to melissa@kyda.org and she is gonna get the word out.
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Please support our Kentucky Dental Foundation and sign up for our specialty license plate!
When you renew your license plate, ask about our specialty plate and support our Kentucky Dental Foundation. $10 of each license plate sale and each license registration renewal will be donated to the Foundation. Tax-deductible! And, YES - you can personalize these plates! You DO NOT have to be a member of the KDA to purchase these plates. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
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Coming September 10: A new way to log in to ADA websites
This September, ADA will introduce a new login process to make it easier to access your account online. You will no longer use your ADA member number for login. Instead, your email address and password will grant you access to your ADA account across a variety of web properties, including ADA.org, the ADA Member App and JADA. Starting Sept. 10, you will need to reset your password to access ADA properties. Learn more at ADA.org/LoginFAQ.
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What do I need to know if I’m considering practice ownership?
“Becoming a practice owner is a big undertaking. From finding a practice to running it (while also treating patients), there’s a lot to consider and plan for,” Panacea Financial President and co-founder Michael Jerkins, M.D., writes in the New Dentist News. “In the early stages of understanding whether this is the right career move for you, it’s important to consider how your life would change once you move from associate dentist to owner.”
Read more
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While the temperatures will begin to fall over the next couple months outside, one thing here at CARR that continues to heat up is our Mapping and Demographics platform.
Did you know, all CARR clients have free access to a wealth of resources including demographic intel, insurance payer data, traffic counts, competition mapping, patient-based heat mapping, and more? Ensuring our clients have the most accurate data they need to make the most informed decisions possible is what helps us serve our clients at the highest level.
If you, or your client, need more information on our offerings, please visit our Find an Agent page on our website to get instantly connected with your local market team.
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Well-Being Index Available as Member Wellness Tool
On behalf of the Council on Dental Practice, we are pleased to share the Well-Being Index, an anonymous validated assessment, resource and measurement tool developed by the Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being, is now available at no cost for every ADA member, including students.
To access the tool, visit https://mywbi.org/ada-wellness to set-up an account and take the assessment. The assessment takes one minute to answer nine questions to evaluate an individual’s risk of fatigue, depression, burnout or anxiety. The tool, which is used by hundreds of health care organizations, has been customized for the ADA to provide participants with ADA resources once the assessment is taken.
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Support One of Our Own Members and Check Out
Dr. John Huang's Debut Mystery Novel!
Dr. John Huang's blockbuster debut novel "Name, Image, and Murder" has just been released. It's a college basketball thriller disguised as a whodunnit murder mystery. Any similarities to real life characters and events is a product of your own overactive imaginations. And yes, there are dental references!
https://www.amazon.com/Name-Image-Murder-Court-Return/dp/B0D76DGW6T
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Will You Be a Part of the Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness Dental Referral Program?
Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness has focused on the promotion of preventive oral health for children in Greater Louisville since 2018.
In 2019, more than 1,500 dental referrals were sent from Norton Children’s primary care offices to dentists through an online platform. Due to lack of funding, the online platform was discontinued in early 2020. Norton Healthcare now is under contract with Unite Us, an online social needs referral platform that allows direct referrals between providers. Our goal is to revive our past dental referral programming success through the new Unite Us platform. If you are a dental office interested in joining the Unite Us platform, click here. To learn more about other patient resources, click here.
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You Need a Security Risk Assessment!
One of the most important aspects of HIPAA is your security risk assessment. Without one, your practice is vulnerable.
Why you need a risk assessment:
● Identify data security deficiencies
● Prevent breaches and fines
● Qualify for MIPS credit
Compliancy Group offers a total HIPAA solution that allows practices to conduct security risk assessments, train employees, adopt policies and procedures, and much more.
Want more information on Security Risk Assessments? Download their free guide here.
Plus, Now Learn More about Compliancy Group OSHA Resources
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DO THE MATH and SAVE
Calculate what you’re actually paying to take credit cards in your practice. Fees divided by dollars processed = Effective Rate. KDA members average effective rate is 2.2%. If you’re paying more than that, find out what you could save with Best Card. $5,516/27% average annual savings. Fax /email a recent processing statement in for a detailed savings analysis to 866-717-7247 Compare@bestcardteam.com.
Click here to Learn more.
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Learn More
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KASPER Prescriber Report Cards
It's easier than ever to read, identify high risk patients and view prescribing comparisons within your specialty. Follow the instructions in the KASPER - KOG User Guide to access KASPER, select your dental specialty, and view your report.
KASPER-Kentucky Online Gateway Integration User Guide
From David R. Hopkins, KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services
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And, here's wish'in ya GOOOD Vibrations! | | |
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Kentucky Dental Association
1920 Nelson Miller Parkway | Louisville, KY 40223-2164
502-489-9121
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