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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

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

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

Law firm investigates Align Technology claims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Colorado law firm is investigating potential claims against certain officers and directors of Align Technology.

August 5, 2013

Perio Tray now has insurance code

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has issued a new insurance code for the Perio Tray, made by Perio Protect, as a noninvasive treatment for periodontal disease.

August 5, 2013

Insurance broker sues Delta Dental over lost commission

By Donna Domino

An insurance broker is suing Delta Dental of Illinois for cutting the broker out of the commission on a policy issued to the Chicago police union. Eliminating the commission allowed Delta Dental to reduce its premium and wrest the contract away from a competitor.

August 4, 2013

New NY law gives dental hygienists expanded duties

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is applauding the passage of a new law that allows dental hygienists working in certain facilities to work under collaborative agreements with dentists who have a formal relationship with the same facility.

August 1, 2013

ADA offers updated coding books

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has updated two dental coding books to help dentists stay abreast of proper codes when billing patients for dental procedures.

August 1, 2013

Patterson buys firm that owns OnTrack

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patterson Companies has acquired Mercer Mastery, a subsidiary of Mercer Advisors that owns the OnTrack dental practice performance software system.

August 1, 2013

Dental software contract negotiations: How to do it right

By Michael Uretz

Whether your practice is small, medium, or large, you have an obligation to avoid executing one-sided vendor contracts. You can review and question the contract yourself or hire a professional to assist you; either way, getting the right contract that protects all your interests is essential to your practice's success.

August 1, 2013

AGD supports student loan legislation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) today commended the U.S. Congress for passing the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 (HB 1911), which rolls back and restructures federal student loan interest rates.

July 31, 2013

Professional Protector Plan unveils liability insurance site

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Professional Protector Plan (PPP) for Dentists has launched a new website providing online information and resource links for professional liability insurance, business, insurance, and risk management resources for dentists and dental students.

July 30, 2013

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