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ADA to broaden porcelain/ceramics CDT definition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA will broaden its definition of porcelain/ceramic materials in its Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT Code) for insurance reimbursement, in response to requests from 3M ESPE and others in the dental community.
June 12, 2012
A tale of two dentists
By Thomas Climo, PhD
In this clever retelling of the story of Cain and Abel, dental practice management consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, demonstrates how solo practitioners can manage their way to optimum operating results and repeatable net income.
June 12, 2012
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Conn. AG sues 28 in dental Medicaid fraud case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Just days after a Connecticut dentist and former dentist were arrested for Medicaid fraud, the attorney general (AG) of Connecticut has brought a civil action against 26 other individuals, dental practices, and corporations for their alleged role in the elaborate and illegal scheme.
May 31, 2012
Delta Dental to cut payments to NJ, Conn. dentists
By Donna Domino
Dentists in New Jersey and Connecticut are the latest to face reimbursement reductions from Delta Dental, which will cut reimbursements 4% to 5% in 2013. Delta Dental cut reimbursement rates for Idaho and Washington dentists last year.
May 31, 2012
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Clixon debuts inventory management software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clixon Group has released a cloud-based inventory management system designed for dental practices and dental labs.
May 29, 2012
Feds, Conn. arrest dentists in alleged $20M Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Federal and Connecticut state officials have arrested Gary Anusavice of North Kingstown, RI, and Mehran Zamani, DDS, of Pound Ridge, NY, on federal charges related to their alleged involvement in a $20 million Medicaid fraud scheme.
May 24, 2012
Conn. AG seeks restitution for dentist's illegal billing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen is seeking restitution from a dentist and his practice for allegedly violating the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act by illegally billing the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program from April 2002 through October 2009.
May 24, 2012
Do electronic records pose new ethics challenges?
By Kathy Kincade
Electronic health records (EHRs) offer many advantages to the practice of dentistry, especially as the technology evolves in more practical and user-friendly ways. But they also open the door to questions of patient privacy and security, according to an article in the Journal of Dental Education.
May 24, 2012
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Prudential expands dental insurance to all states
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Prudential Financial is now offering dental insurance in all 50 U.S. states.
May 21, 2012
Ill. mulls $1.4B in Medicaid cuts, including dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Proposed legislation in Illinois would trim $1.4 billion from Medicaid and end coverage for most adult dental services, according to a report by CBS News.
May 21, 2012
RI not cutting dental services from Medicaid
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee has decided to withdraw a proposal that would have removed dental coverage for adults on Medicaid in light of improved state revenue forecasts, the Boston Globe reported.
May 21, 2012
Texas dentists admit to Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carlos Armin Morales-Ryan, DDS, 45, and his wife, orthodontist Nelia Patricia Garcia-Morales, DDS, 42, of Laredo, TX, have pleaded guilty to making false statements on bills to Texas Medicaid.
May 16, 2012
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