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Teaching hospital adds health IT to dental curriculum
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Christiana Care Health System has added health information technology to the core curriculum for its July 2010 class of nearly 100 medical and dental residents and fellows.
August 5, 2010
Lawsuit challenges Trident calcium phosphate claims
By Laird Harrison
For years some of the world's top dental researchers have been debating the merits of calcium phosphate products without reaching a consensus. Now a lawsuit questioning Trident Xtra Care gum's restorative claims is putting the scientific evidence on trial.
August 5, 2010
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Better Business Bureau challenges ACT ad claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Chattem discontinue or modify advertising claims for ACT Total Care.
August 4, 2010
Survey: U.S. dentists' income trends improving
By Laird Harrison
In an ADA survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. dentists, a narrow majority reported either stable or increasing income for the first quarter of 2010, compared to the previous quarter.
August 2, 2010
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First Rehab launches group dental plan
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
First Rehab Life has introduced new dental group insurance in New York, Connecticut, and Michigan. The policy will be available in additional states by the end of 2010, the company announced.
August 1, 2010
Aetna dental membership declines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Aetna's dental membership declined over the past year from 14.6 million on June 30, 2009, to 13.9 million on June 30, 2010, the company announced in its July 27 earnings statement.
July 29, 2010
Western Dental hit with lawsuits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western Dental Services, one of California's largest dental health maintenance organizations, is grappling with multiple malpractice lawsuits, according to attorney Ed Zinman, D.D.S., J.D.
July 29, 2010
Delta Dental launches Spanish-language website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Spanish-language speakers can now more easily find up-to-date oral health information and personal benefit details, thanks to an updated website launched by a group of Delta Dental companies.
July 29, 2010
NY man sues Cadbury over Trident gum claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New York man is suing Cadbury Adams, saying the company's claims that Trident Xtra Care sugar-free gum can help repair damaged teeth are misleading to consumers.
July 25, 2010
CMS issues final 'meaningful use' EHR rules
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued two final rules in support of the "meaningful use" requirements for the U.S. healthcare IT stimulus plan.
July 22, 2010
Jobs bill fails to extend Medicaid supplement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
When the U.S. Congress passed a bill extending benefits for unemployed workers July 22, it left out a provision that would also have extended supplements the federal government was giving states for Medicaid benefits.
July 22, 2010
12 states approve fee-capping bills in 2010
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Twelve U.S. states have approved fee-capping bills during their legislative sessions this year, according to an ADA News story.
July 21, 2010
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