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ADA questions healthcare reform's pediatric benefit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new mandate to extend dental benefits to children may not make much difference, the ADA said in a news brief explaining its position on the healthcare reform bill signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23.
March 25, 2010
ADEA applauds passage of healthcare reform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) said it applauds the healthcare reform legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23.
March 24, 2010
Mo. dentist to repay $550K for Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Missouri dentist who created false dental records and substituted x-rays from different patients' files has been ordered to repay $550,000 for stealing from the state's Medicaid program, according to Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster.
March 22, 2010
AlwaysCare launches individual dental insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
AlwaysCare Benefits has launched a fully insured dental and vision plan for individuals. The OnePlus individual dental plan offers three plan options with no waiting periods on preventive services.
March 22, 2010
MacPractice unveils new version of iPhone interface
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MacPractice has released the iPhone Interface 2.0, which offers remote charge posting, staff and doctor reminders, practice management reports, and access to referring doctors.
March 18, 2010
Anthem offers new dental plans in Colorado
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is introducing new dental plans in Colorado for small and large groups, starting April 1, 2010. The new portfolio includes three plan designs: basic, classic, and enhanced.
March 16, 2010
Universal Dental targets elder oral health needs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Universal Dental Plan has launched its first dental health awareness campaign specifically for Massachusetts seniors.
March 16, 2010
Birner Dental increases quarterly dividend
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The board of directors of Birner Dental Management Services, which operates the Perfect Teeth dental practices, has approved an increase in the company's quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share from $0.17 per share.
March 11, 2010
Repo company seeing more dental equipment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a sad sign of the times, repossessed dental equipment has become increasingly prevalent at NorthBay Networks, a California company that specializes in equipment recovery and remarketing.
March 10, 2010
Milestone Scientific reports 29% jump in 2009 revenues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For its 2009 fiscal year, Milestone Scientific reported revenues of $8.55 million, a 29% increase over revenues of $6.6 million for the previous fiscal year. For the year (end-December 31, 2009), net loss totaled $1.53 million, up from a net loss of $1.19 million a year ago.
March 10, 2010
ADA: Dentists' incomes dropped 5% in 2009
By Laird Harrison
Dentists' net incomes fell 5% in 2009, according to a new ADA survey. But buried in the statistics were some grounds for optimism. And tough-minded dentists who stick to the basics are doing just fine, according to an accountant who specializes in dental practices.
March 10, 2010
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Kansas Senate votes against fee capping
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Kansas House of Representatives on March 11 will take up a bill to prohibit insurance companies from capping fees on procedures they don't cover. The bill, which passed 40-0 in the Kansas Senate, is similar to legislation under consideration in Virginia and Iowa.
March 7, 2010
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