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Bigger Medicaid payments tied to better kids' health
By Alex Dagostino
More generous Medicaid payment policies are associated with improvements in children's oral health, according to a study published on September 9 in JAMA.
September 12, 2022
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Can you negotiate a better PPO dental fee schedule?
By Sarah Traeger
How to get a dental insurance fee increase from a preferred provider organization (PPO) is a common concern that Sarah Traeger hears in her role as content manager for a dental billing company. In this column, Traeger breaks down how to negotiate your fees for the best chance of success.
September 11, 2022
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Week in Review: What sugar does to enamel | ADA weighs in on Medicare changes | Caring for patients with cancer
By Theresa Pablos
September 9, 2022
ADA supports Medicare dental changes but wants clarity
By Melissa Busch
The ADA supports the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposal to expand coverage of medically necessary conditions requiring dental services, but it wants the agency to address issues related to the administration and reimbursement of the benefits.
September 5, 2022
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Dental care costs $10.5M more for kids with behavioral disorders
By Alex Dagostino
Dental care expenditures were more than $10.5 million over a seven-year period for children in Ohio with behavioral health diagnoses compared to their peers without behavioral health diagnoses, according to a study published on August 29 in Academic Pediatrics.
August 31, 2022
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Why patients aren't coming back to the dentist
By Melissa Busch
About two years have gone by since COVID-19-related restrictions were lifted, allowing practices to reopen, yet about 40% of patients continue to postpone appointments, according to a survey released on August 23 from DentalInsurance.com.
August 25, 2022
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Top tips to finish the 2nd half of the year strong
By Curtis Marshall, Estela Vargas, Dr. Roger P. Levin, Dr. Teresa Yang, Dr. James V. Anderson, Lynne Leggett, Dr. Marc B. Cooper
As we round the corner to the end of 2022, DrBicuspid.com asked our columnists to share their best practice management tips for the second half of the year, and the expert advice didn't disappoint. Check out the best tips to finish the year strong.
August 23, 2022
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Dental clinic staffers charged in $6M pediatric Medicaid fraud scheme
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An operator and a manager of a Houston-based dental clinic have been charged in a $6 million Medicaid healthcare fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
August 21, 2022
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Week in Review: Dental abscess linked to rare aneurysm | Major antibiotic study | Compare your salary
By Theresa Pablos
August 19, 2022
Henry Schein makes QuickBill Premium available
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein's Dentrix QuickBill Premium is now available for Dentrix practice management systems.
August 18, 2022
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Get ready for CDT codes to change again
By Dr. James V. Anderson
As we hit the peak of summer, you're likely not yet thinking about winter and the upcoming new year. But now is the time to learn about new Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) changes before they take effect on January 1, 2023, writes Dr. James V. Anderson.
August 14, 2022
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Delta Dental of Calif. taps Sarah Chavarria as new president
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of California and its affiliates announced that Sarah Chavarria, who previously served as executive vice president and chief people officer, has been named as president of the organization.
August 10, 2022
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