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Coding and insurance considerations for dentures

By Belle DuCharme

Whether due to periodontal disease, decay, fracture, injuries, cancer, or just plain wearing out, dental professionals are bound to replace missing teeth. Consultant Belle DuCharme shares tips for coding and getting reimbursed for dentures.

November 16, 2022

ADA hosts free webinar on PPO contracts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is hosting a free webinar on the importance of reviewing signed preferred provider organization (PPO) agreements. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 13, from noon to 1 p.m. Central time.

November 14, 2022

NADP warns of unexpected consequences of Mass. insurance law

By Melissa Busch

The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is cautioning that a new law in Massachusetts designed to reform dental insurance in the state may have unexpected consequences, including increased premiums and decreased dental plan options.

November 9, 2022

Dentistry has big night in U.S. elections

By Melissa Busch

Voters largely supported many dental issues and dentists up for vote in Tuesday's U.S. elections. The big win of the night for organized dentistry was in Massachusetts, where voters overwhelmingly supported a measure to reform dental insurance medical loss ratios.

November 8, 2022

ADA CDT Task Force seeking comment on dental procedure code modifiers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA's Enhanced CDT Task Force is seeking comment from the dental community on a proposed framework of dental procedure code modifiers, which would complement the Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Code's current "Dxxxx" format.

November 8, 2022

Mass. votes for dental insurance reform

By Melissa Busch

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported reforming dental insurance medical loss ratios, requiring carriers to spend at least 83% of revenues on members’ dental expenses and improvements instead of administrative costs. The law will be effective in 2024.

November 8, 2022

6 signs you have a productive dental admin team

By Sarah Traeger

It's no secret that the front office team is what makes a dental practice profitable. Sarah Traeger shares six signs that you have a productive and profitable dental administrative team.

November 8, 2022

Dental issues up for vote in Tuesday's U.S. election

By Melissa Busch

On November 8, U.S. voters will go to the polls to weigh in on many issues affecting dentistry, including the possible reelection of several dentists to the U.S. House of Representatives, the future of public water fluoridation, and whether healthcare is a human right.

November 6, 2022

Week in Review: CMS finalizes dental Medicare coverage | New ADA practice data | Scariest case reports this year

By Theresa Pablos

November 4, 2022

CDA applauds Medicare's move to cover some dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) "strongly supports" the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to expand coverage for medically necessary dental procedures.

November 3, 2022

Dental insurance trends in the 5 most populated U.S. states

By Alex Dagostino

DentalInsurance.com released an analysis of dental insurance trends in the top five most populated states. Of those included in the analysis, the plans in Pennsylvania had the lowest average premium at $37.17 for single coverage.

November 3, 2022

Medicare finalizes paying for select dental services in 2023

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expanding access to dental care by finalizing payment for services deemed "integral to covered medical services," according to the Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule final rule that was released on November 1.

November 1, 2022

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