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Will Wash. reinstate adult dental Medicaid?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As the Washington state Legislature considers whether to reinstate dental coverage for low-income adults and expand Medicaid as part of national healthcare reform, a Seattle TV report has captured some of the impact of the current lack of dental coverage.
February 12, 2013
Ormco overhauls rewards program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ormco has overhauled its Ormco Loyalty Rewards Program to reflect improvements that allow members to earn points that never expire.
February 12, 2013
Cloud-based PM software targets orthodontic practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Focus Ortho has introduced a cloud-based practice management (PM) software service designed specifically for orthodontic practices.
February 12, 2013
FDA asked to set limits on sugar
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine a safe level of added sugars in soft drinks and other beverages to help in the fight against diabetes, heart disease, and other health issues -- including oral health -- caused by consuming too much sugar.
February 12, 2013
NY dentist cleared of fraud, awarded $7.7M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Leonard Morse, DDS, has been awarded $7.7 million after suing New York state for $75 million for falsely accusing him of Medicaid fraud, the New York Daily News reported.
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Orthodontist must forfeit $1.5M in Medicaid fraud case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge has ordered an Amarillo, TX, orthodontist to forfeit $1.56 million after pleading guilty to one count of Medicaid fraud, according to an article in the Amarillo Globe-News.
February 11, 2013
Dental hygienists key to pilot program in Ind.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A pilot program using dental hygienists to help prevent caries in children from low-income families will be developed and tested in areas of northwestern Indiana that are most in need of dental services.
February 10, 2013
Dentist claims Wal-Mart stole idea for in-store clinics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kianor Shah, DMD, has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart, claiming the retail chain stole his idea for putting dental clinics into its stores.
February 10, 2013
DDS Rescue gains new sales/marketing VP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Steve White has joined DDS Rescue -- a division of Liptak Dental Services -- as vice president of sales and marketing.
February 10, 2013
New Biolase diode laser gains FDA nod
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the Diolase 10 soft-tissue laser.
February 10, 2013
HHS releases children's EHR format
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An electronic health record (EHR) format designed specifically for children should help guide EHR developers to understand the types of information that should be included in EHRs for pediatric patients.
February 10, 2013
Dentistry at a Crossroads: The big issues
By William T. Brown, DDS
After graduation, most dentists feel competent performing basic dental procedures. But problems in your practice can arise, usually from poor organizational ability and basic knowledge of good human relations. A practice self-appraisal can have a profound impact on team dynamics and patient communication.
February 10, 2013
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