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CDHP offers training for insurance exchange navigators
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) is offering training to state stakeholders for navigators who can provide information to consumers about dental coverage that will be included in the state insurance exchanges set up under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
August 8, 2013
Calif. insurance exchange delays embedded dental plans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Covered California, California's health insurance exchange, voted today to delay soliciting bids for medical plans that include pediatric dental care until next year.
August 7, 2013
Israel to end water fluoridation in 2014
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Supreme Court of Israel ruled July 29 that new regulations require Israel to stop adding fluoride chemicals to public water supplies starting next year, reports the Fluoride Action Network (FAN).
August 7, 2013
Study: Dental students value diverse clinic experience
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental school clinical setting offers multiple opportunities for students to gain experience in interpersonal communication with a diverse patient population, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Education.
August 7, 2013
Texas sets new rules for dental board
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Texas legislators have approved new regulations that allow the State Board of Dental Examiners to add staff to investigate complaints against dentists more efficiently.
August 7, 2013
What would you do with 55% higher case acceptance?
By Tanya Brown, DMD
When it comes to cosmetic procedures, helping your patients attain a more attractive smile can also help build your practice. Here Dr. Tanya Brown shares her tips on how to talk with patients about cosmetic options without overwhelming them -- and increase case acceptance in the process.
August 7, 2013
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Delta Dental reaching out more to consumers
By Donna Domino
As dental insurers evolve amid a changing marketplace and get ready to participate in the insurance exchanges required by the Affordable Care Act, the Delta Dental Plans Association is taking a more consumer-centric marketing approach, in addition to its traditional B2B customers.
August 7, 2013
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ADA seeks 750 volunteers for MOM event
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Volunteers are encouraged to register for the American Dental Association (ADA) Mission of Mercy (MOM) charity dental clinic scheduled to take place November 3 in New Orleans during the ADA's 2013 annual meeting.
August 6, 2013
SAIC to update Indian Health Service's EDR system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Science Applications International (SAIC) has been awarded $17 million by the Indian Health Service to help replace its electronic dental record (EDR) system.
August 6, 2013
DentalPost.net offers Immediate Temp service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalPost.net, an online jobs network for dental professionals, is now offering an Immediate Temp service, which allows dental offices to post short-notice, temporary vacancies in real-time.
August 6, 2013
How 2 men changed dentistry forever
By Daniel Demers
Dr. Alfred C. Fones and Dr. Willoughby D. Miller never met, but their parallel careers had a historic impact on dentistry, yielding the first classification of oral bacteria, the first dental hygienist, and the first dental hygiene school in the world.
August 6, 2013
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Equity firm expands stake in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Huron Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has invested in its second U.S. dental company as part of a "series of planned investments in the dental services industry," the company noted in a press release.
August 5, 2013
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