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Iowa Dental Board tackles corporate dentistry issue
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Iowa Dental Board is looking more closely at corporate dental practices in the wake of last week's abrupt closure of all 38 Allcare Dental and Dentures offices in the U.S., including Iowa.
January 9, 2011
Healthcare law repeal clears hurdle in U.S. House
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives cleared the way on Friday for a vote next week to repeal President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare reform law, moving toward fulfilling a campaign pledge even though Democrats have the power to eventually kill it.
January 6, 2011
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State officials mull legal action against Allcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
There has been an outpouring of outrage and support in the wake of this week's unanticipated announcement that Allcare Dental & Dentures had closed all of its U.S. offices.
January 5, 2011
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1-800-DENTIST celebrates 25 years with record growth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
1-800-DENTIST is celebrating its 25th anniversary with record growth and is projecting that more than 8 million consumers will contact the company in 2011.
January 5, 2011
Ind. considers banning fee capping
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Indiana has joined a growing list of U.S. states moving to block insurance providers from setting fee caps for dental procedures they do not cover.
January 5, 2011
Smile Reminder launches group practice version
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smile Reminder, a patient messaging service, has introduced an enterprise edition of its practice-to-patient engagement system. The new version will give practices increased control with specific regard for group practices and franchises.
January 4, 2011
Great Expressions launches 'no-cost' dental insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Great Expressions Dental Centers has introduced the Smile Protection Employee Dental Benefits Program for companies that have not been able to afford dental coverage for their employees due to rising costs, the company announced.
January 4, 2011
Subsidized clinic putting NJ dentists out of business?
By Donna Domino
Dentists in Perth Amboy, NJ, say they can't compete with a government-subsidized clinic they claim offers low-cost treatments to most of the community's population.
January 4, 2011
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U.S. House Republicans want quick health law vote
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to hold a vote in January to repeal President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul and say they have nearly enough support to override a presidential veto of the repeal, a top lawmaker said on Sunday.
January 3, 2011
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Dental integrators group adds Fla. tech firm
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Integrators Association (DIA) has added a Florida company to its group of technology firms that provide computer integration services to dental practices, according to a company press release.
January 2, 2011
Cigna dental program expands coverage, benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna Oral Health Integration Program now includes coverage for more conditions, including stroke, chronic kidney disease, head and neck cancer radiation, and organ transplants, the company announced.
January 2, 2011
Ind. dental Medicaid cutbacks kick in
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cuts in Indiana's adult dental and vision Medicaid benefits took effect January 1, with more cuts likely in coming months as the state tries to address a $31.4 million budget deficit, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune.
January 2, 2011
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