Dental Business: Page 488

Texas to improve oversight of Medicaid dental services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In 2010, Texas dentists collected $185 million in Medicaid reimbursement for orthodontic services -- more than the entire rest of the U.S. combined. Now the state is taking steps to strengthen its authorization process for orthodontic braces.
September 1, 2011
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Leaders in Dentistry: A conversation with Dr. William Kohn
By Kathy Kincade
How will the healthcare reform act impact the provision of dental benefits in the U.S.? DrBicuspid.com spoke with Dr. William Kohn, former head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's division of oral health and now vice president of dental science and policy at Delta Dental, to get his perspective.
September 1, 2011
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Delta Dental awarded $7.3B Denti-Cal contract
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of California has been selected to administer a $7.3 billion, four-year Denti-Cal dental benefits contract.
August 31, 2011
Facebook pulls plug on angry dad's antidentist page
By Donna Domino
Facebook has shut down a page created by an angry parent upset at a California dentist who allegedly mistreated his son during a tooth extraction. But the parent is vowing to continue a campaign to close down the dentist's business, including creating a new Facebook page.
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United Concordia speeds online claims processing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
United Concordia now offers dentists electronic funds transfer and expedited online claims submission free of charge.
August 31, 2011
Dentsply completes Astra Tech acquisition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply International has completed its acquisition of Astra Tech, a provider of dental implants, customized implant abutments, and urology and surgery products, from AstraZeneca.
August 30, 2011
Univ. of Pittsburgh offers oral biology program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has established new doctoral and master's programs in oral biology that will be available in the fall of 2012.
August 30, 2011
Angry Facebook dad says dentist violated HIPAA laws
By Kathy Kincade
In an interview with DrBicuspid.com, the California parent who started a Facebook page last week detailing his son's negative experiences during a visit to a Bakersfield dentist says his goal now is to let the legal system decide what should happen next.
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Biolase gets Canadian approval for Waterlase iPlus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has received approval from the Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada to sell its Waterlase iPlus all-tissue dental laser systems in Canada.
August 28, 2011
CMS offers simplified enrollment form
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a simplified form for dentists and other healthcare providers to order Medicare-covered items or refer Medicare patients for covered services, according to a story in the ADA News.
August 28, 2011
Angry parent launches Facebook attack on Calif. dentist
By Donna Domino
A California pediatric dentist says he is being unfairly accused of mistreating a patient by an angry parent who created a Facebook page to attack him following an extraction of his young son's tooth. The dispute illustrates how quickly consumers can mobilize online and the growing impact of social media on individual reputations.
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Dos and don'ts for case presentation: Implement a comprehensive follow-up system
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Patients often need a second opportunity to say "yes" to scheduling an appointment or accepting treatment. Following up with patients shows the practice cares about their oral health and often results in increased case acceptance for recommended treatment.
August 28, 2011
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