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New pocket guide aids in periodontal coding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patti DiGangi, RDH, has published a pocket guide for periodontal coding, DentalCodeology: More than Pocket Change.
July 10, 2013
Calif. insurance exchange unveils pediatric dental plans
By Donna Domino
As states across the U.S. struggle to implement the insurance benefits mandated by the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, California appears to be ahead of the curve. State officials this week unveiled two plans for pediatric dental coverage, with supporters lauding the simplicity and critics questioning the cost.
July 10, 2013
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IU endows chair to honor health IT pioneer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute are establishing an endowed chair to honor Clement McDonald, MD, a pioneer and innovator in the use of health information technology to improve patient care and outcomes.
July 9, 2013
Smile Brands creates iPad dental charting app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smile Brands has developed a Web-based iPad app for dental charting and practice management using coding and design tools from Sencha, according to a blog posting on Sencha's website.
July 9, 2013
Mo. works to improve Medicaid dental system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed a bill this week that could make it easier for Missouri dentists to treat Medicaid patients.
July 9, 2013
Court rules that Medi-Cal must cover dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An appellate court ruled today that a California law improperly stopped funding certain medical services, including dental care, which health clinics had provided to Medicaid patients.
July 4, 2013
Delta Dental of Missouri cuts reimbursement rates
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Missouri is reducing reimbursement to providers who participate in its Premier and PPO networks by an average of 7%.
July 2, 2013
Software firm offers mobile cloud-based PM system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Gaargle Solutions has officially launched Dovetail, a cloud-based, mobile electronic medical record and practice management (PM) software designed for dentistry.
June 30, 2013
CDA applauds restoration of adult Denti-Cal benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) has issued a statement applauding the governor's signature of a new state budget plan that includes the restoration of adult Denti-Cal benefits slated to begin in May 2014.
June 27, 2013
Sesame Communications allies with NDA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sesame Communications, a provider of cloud-based solutions for dental and orthodontic practices, has struck a strategic alliance with the National Dental Association (NDA).
June 26, 2013
Covered California picks 6 insurers for pediatric dental policies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Covered California has selected six insurers to offer pediatric dental coverage through the state's health insurance exchange beginning in October.
June 26, 2013
Calif. exchange frees plans from dental mandate
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Health Benefit Exchange has persuaded state insurance regulators to eliminate a provision requiring qualified health plans sold through the exchanges to offer pediatric dental benefits.
June 19, 2013
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