Dental Business: Page 521

DentalXChange, Liberty offer online claims processing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentalXChange is partnering with Liberty Dental Plan to offer an online payor portal for insurance claims.

September 8, 2011

Ga. dental board mulls direct supervision of hygienists

By Donna Domino

The Georgia Board of Dentistry wants to adopt a proposal requiring that hygienists who provide basic preventive dental services in schools, community health centers, and prisons must now be under the direct supervision of a dentist. Critics call the change an unnecessary obstacle for access to care, especially for children.

September 7, 2011

Calif. dental worker gets 4 years in prison for identity theft

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A former Santa Clara, CA, dental office employee who stole information from patient records to buy luxury products is now facing four years in prison, according to a news story in the San Jose Mercury News.

September 7, 2011

Public & private efforts bring dentists to rural Iowa

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A joint effort between public and private entities is working to bring new dentists to rural Iowa communities by helping to pay off student loans, the Des Moines Register reported.

September 7, 2011

ECU names interim dean for dental school

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Gregory Chadwick, DDS, MS, the associate dean for planning and extramural affairs at the East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine, has been named interim dean of the school.

September 7, 2011

Many Va. residents struggle to get dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Despite living in one of the wealthiest areas in the U.S., lower-income families in northern Virginia struggle to find adequate dental care, according to a new report from the Northern Virginia Health Foundation. And cost appears to be the key barrier.

September 7, 2011

1-800-DENTIST launches $50M ad campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

1-800-DENTIST has launched a new TV advertising campaign with a series of humorous 30-second spots as part of a $50 million 2011 consumer advertising campaign.

September 6, 2011

Ky. awards $650K for rural dental education

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has announced a new Appalachian Regional Commission and higher education partnership to enhance sustainable, collaborative dental health education and care in eastern Kentucky.

September 6, 2011

Smile Reminder becomes Solutionreach

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Smile Reminder, a provider of patient engagement and communication tools for dental offices and other businesses utilizing text, email, voice, video, Web, and social media, has changed its name to Solutionreach.

September 6, 2011

Company offers website for dental insurance quotes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Master Insurance Services has launched a website for California residents to get quotes on different insurance plans, including health and dental plans starting at $22 a month.

September 6, 2011

NSM Insurance acquires dental liability company

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

NSM Insurance Group, a U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance services firm, has acquired AFPD, a leading program administrator for lawyer and dentist error and omissions programs headquartered on Long Island, NY.

September 6, 2011

Mass. dentist disciplined for administering Botox

By Donna Domino

A well-known Massachusetts dentist who was disciplined for unauthorized use of Botox and inadequate sterilization procedures is a compelling reminder that dental practitioners need to keep abreast of state and federal regulatory changes that affect their practices.

September 6, 2011

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