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Liberty teams with Vonata to enhance communication
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Liberty Dental Plan has selected Vonata's Smart Communications Engine platform to improve its member and provider communications.
December 15, 2010
Wash. dental program for disabled spared budget cuts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A University of Washington program called Dental Education in Care of Persons with Disabilities (DECOD) was narrowly spared from the state's budgetary chopping block, according to an article in the Seattle Times.
December 15, 2010
Marquette questions need for 2nd dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Marquette University is vigorously opposing the prospect of a second dental school in the state of Wisconsin, and its position recently led to a tense exchange between university representatives and state Sen. Bob Jauch (D-Poplar), according to an article in the Daily Reporter.
December 15, 2010
Md. dental school focuses on ergonomics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In response to a high prevalence of neck and back pain among working dentists and dental hygienists, the dean of the University of Maryland Dental School, Christian Stohler, DMD, has launched an initiative to bring renewed attention to ergonomics into dental education.
December 15, 2010
FDA panel calls for more research of amalgam risks
By Mary Otto
Labeling for dental amalgam should more clearly inform dental practitioners and their patients of the potential risks posed by the mercury it contains, an expert panel advised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during the second day of a two-day public hearing this week.
December 15, 2010
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O'Neill Group launches dental risk management website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The O'Neill Group Dentist's Insurance Division has launched a new website, offering information on risk management and insurance protection.
December 14, 2010
BluePay partners with AzDA Services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) Services is the latest affiliate partner of BluePay, a provider of secure credit card processing services. As affiliate partners, BluePay can connect directly with organized dentistry, providing streamlined payment processing services that help dentists improve and expand their practice, according to the company.
December 13, 2010
FDA panel begins dental amalgam scrutiny
By Mary Otto
Amalgam opponents spent the first day of a two-day FDA meeting called to re-examine the safety of this restorative material questioning the existing research and demanding more government regulation. Will the agency's findings put an end to the debate, once and for all?
December 13, 2010
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Brazilian insurance group expands dental portfolio
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SulAmerica, the largest independent insurance carrier in Brazil, has signed an agreement to acquire Dental Plan, a major dental care provider in north and northeast Brazil, for 28.5 million reais ($16.8 million U.S.).
December 13, 2010
Smile Reminder teams with CareCredit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smile Reminder and CareCredit have created the CareCredit Edition of Smile Reminder, designed to help practices that offer CareCredit enhance and streamline their patient communications.
December 13, 2010
Medicare changes coverage for sleep apnea appliances
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors has released a new local coverage determination for oral appliances used in the treatment of sleep apnea, according to a story in Sleep Review.
December 12, 2010
SC to cut adult dental Medicaid services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
South Carolina has become the latest state to propose cutting adult dental Medicaid benefits in a bid to address a looming budget deficit.
December 12, 2010
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