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Calif. lawmakers move to restore adult dental Medicaid
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California's Senate Budget Committee unanimously voted May 24 to restore adult dental services to its Medi-Cal Medicaid program.
May 24, 2013
Dentisoft offers perio charting app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentisoft has added a periodontal charting app, ePerioCare, to its app store.
May 22, 2013
1-800-DENTIST partners with Harbor Dental Society
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
1-800-DENTIST is partnering with the Harbor Dental Society, an organization of local dentists in the Los Angeles Harbor area.
May 22, 2013
Listerine ad banned for oral health claim
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.K. radio advertisement for Listerine stating that "brushing alone isn't enough" has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) following a complaint that the claim was misleading and unsubstantiated.
May 21, 2013
Colo. OKs more dental care for Medicaid patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colorado lawmakers have approved new measures aimed at improving oral health for adults and children.
May 19, 2013
Will Maine be next to OK dental therapists?
By Donna Domino
Maine legislators have taken the first step toward allowing dental hygiene therapists to practice in the state. A committee approved the bill last week after increasing the amount of supervised training and limiting extractions to diseased permanent teeth.
May 19, 2013
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XLDent software gains EHR certification
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The XLDent MU practice management system is the latest electronic health record (EHR) software package to gain EHR certification.
May 16, 2013
Iowa court denies dental fee capping
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Iowa Supreme Court voted unanimously today to block insurance providers from setting fee caps for dental procedures not covered by insurance.
May 16, 2013
Calif. governor says no to adult dental Medi-Cal benefits
By Donna Domino
Dental care advocates have urged California Gov. Jerry Brown to use unexpectedly higher tax revenues to reinstate adult dental benefits for Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. But Gov. Brown did not include the services in his revised budget, despite 100% matching federal funds for people eligible for Medi-Cal under the Affordable Care Act.
May 15, 2013
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New ADA campaign targets U.S. 'dental divide'
By Mary Otto
The ADA today launched a major campaign to bring the U.S. dental crisis to the attention of the public and state and federal agencies. A new Harris Interactive poll conducted on behalf of the ADA reveals vast disparities in access to oral healthcare based upon socioeconomic status.
May 14, 2013
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CDHP: U.S. should rethink tax credits for pediatric dental benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) and the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, along with 44 other organizations, are urging federal officials to reconsider the interpretation of the final rule on health insurance premium tax credits.
May 9, 2013
ADA: ACA doesn't address critical dental care issues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not lower costs or increase access to dental care, according to an ADA analysis.
May 9, 2013
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