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All you need is love

By Alan Goldstein, DMD

My hygienist confronted me in last week's staff meeting -- and she was right.

March 7, 2010

Economy dampens National Dentex's 2009 sales

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Citing the weak global market, National Dentex reported sales of $161 million for fiscal 2009, down 6.1% from sales of $171.6 million in 2008. Net income for 2009 rose to $5.8 million, compared to a net loss of $877,000 in the previous fiscal year.

March 4, 2010

Iowa lawmakers move forward with fee-capping bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Iowa has joined the list of states that are considering legislation to prevent insurance companies from offering discounts on uncovered dental procedures.

March 3, 2010

Apex endorsed by Arizona Dental Association

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Apex EDI has been selected as the preferred e-claims provider of the Arizona Dental Association. Association members will now be offered exclusive pricing by Apex that could save practices as much as 40% in electronic claims processing fees alone, according to the company.

March 2, 2010

Imaging system improves x-rays for dental claims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

P&R Dental Strategies has introduced an imaging system that improves the quality of dental x-rays submitted as part of an insurance claim, according to the company.

March 2, 2010

U.S. dental systems market to reach $1.9 billion in 2016

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. market for dental operatory equipment and practice management software will reach $1.9 billion by 2016, according to a new global report series by iData Research.

March 1, 2010

DentalPlans.com offers discounts through Office Depot

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentalPlans.com is now offering exclusive prices on its discount dental plans to members of two Office Depot reward programs, Worklife Rewards and Star Teacher. These programs allow small business owners and teachers, respectively, to save on supplies, the companies announced.

February 28, 2010

Obama, Republicans clash at health summit

By Reuters Health

WASHINGTON (Reuters), Feb 26 - President Barack Obama and Republicans clashed frequently on Thursday at a summit on his stalled healthcare overhaul, battling over the size and cost of the proposal and moving no closer to a compromise agreement.

February 25, 2010

U.S. House votes to repeal insurance antitrust exemptions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. House of Representatives voted February 24 to subject health insurance companies to federal antitrust regulations. The bill, which passed 406-19, leaves intact exemptions from the act for malpractice liability insurers.

February 24, 2010

States take aim at discount dental plans

By Donna Domino

A number of U.S. states are cracking down on discount health plans that offer dental programs -- even though dentists have long used these plans to help fill empty chairs.

February 23, 2010

Cigna gains ADA CERP approval for CE

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) has approved Cigna as a recognized provider of continuing dental education courses. The program, which evaluates and recognizes organizations that provide continuing dental education, helps ADA members and the dental community select courses that promote continuous improvement.

February 22, 2010

Guardian offers dental student loan protection program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has unveiled a program that will enable medical and dental professionals to protect their ability to repay their student loans in the event they become disabled.

February 22, 2010

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