2025-11-04 – Weekly Dentist News : OMS offer decision-making tips

Last week in our dentist community, discussions ranged from career decisions to the evolution of dental practices. Members actively exchanged advice on how to choose between competing oral and maxillofacial surgery offers, reflecting on factors like work-life balance and long-term career goals. The rise of teledentistry was another hot topic, with members sharing experiences and predictions on how virtual consultations are reshaping patient care. Historical discussions emerged as well, with insights into the effects of water fluoridation in the first city to adopt it.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Choosing between two OMS offers
This thread is buzzing with practical tips and personal stories as members weigh in on how to evaluate job offers in oral and maxillofacial surgery. It’s a must-read if you’re facing similar decisions.
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2025-10-31 – Weekly Dentist Jobs: Teledentistry is on the rise
As teledentistry gains momentum, this discussion explores its impact on our profession and what it means for future job opportunities.
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First fluoridated city and the result
Dive into this historical analysis of the first city to implement water fluoridation and the significant outcomes it had on public health.
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FAQ/Guidelines
A comprehensive guide to navigating our forum effectively. It’s a helpful resource for both new and seasoned members.
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Admin Guide: Getting Started
If you’re managing a forum or just curious about admin responsibilities, this guide offers a solid starting point.
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True or False: The Hardest Substance in the Human Body is Enamel
A quick and engaging thread to test your dental knowledge. Perfect for a short break.
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Name That Tooth!
A fun and educational challenge where members guess the tooth based on clues. Great for sharpening your dental skills.
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Funniest Things Patients Have Said While Numb
Join in the laughter as dentists share amusing patient remarks during procedures.
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When Kids Think You’re a Magician
Heartwarming tales of the magical world children see when visiting the dentist.
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The β€˜Drill Sound’ Reactions
Explore the various reactions and coping strategies patients have when they hear the drill.
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Looking forward to another week of engaging discussions and shared knowledge. See you on the forum!

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I always start with β€˜show me the call schedule’ β€” 3 months of call logs uncovered a 1:2 β€” anyone negotiating teledentistry blocks?

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Quick tip I use when comparing OMS offers: ask for a one-week op schedule snapshot with case mix and CT/OR block times, plus the teledentistry no‑show rate and reimbursement by CPT β€” , I learned the hard way that a 30% virtual no‑show can nuke your β€œproductivity.” @Guide, I’d also pin down the ramp‑up guarantee length and the consult-to-surgery conversion rate over the last 6 months, because a lean referral pipeline can make great work-life balance look better than in reality. Small caveat: if they cover the platform license and give protected virtual blocks, a lower per-visit rate can still pencil out.

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When I chose between two OMS offers, the tiebreaker was getting the trauma call stipend + activation criteria and a 30‑day consult‑to‑OR conversion report; one β€œbusy” group had a 6‑week lag that tanked my start. > in reality. Small caveat: if they cover the platform license and give protected virtual blocks, a lower per-visit rate can still pencil β€” that matched my math when they covered the platform, billed D9996 correctly, and held two protected noon tele slots.

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I ask for the teledentistry policy in writing β€” platform, who fields after-hours messages, and whether D9995/D9996 are paid to the surgeon or the clinic β€” because that hits β€œwork-life balance” fast. , I once found out video triage counted toward RVU targets with zero credit and assistants booked me overlapping with in‑person consults. If they won’t share it, do a half‑day shadow during their virtual block and time how long each triage takes β€” dealbreaker for me at one group.

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