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New tax incentives will benefit U.S. dentists

By Paul Pavlik, DDS

The dental community can expect to see higher prices, interest rates, inflation, and taxes starting in 2010, which will directly affect the ability to purchase new equipment and company vehicles. But for 2009, the U.S. government has revised some tax laws that dentists should be aware of.

August 18, 2009

United Concordia caps fees for uncovered procedures

By Rabia Mughal

A new United Concordia policy that takes effect November 1 will hold U.S. dentists to a maximum allowable charge for services not covered by the benefit plan or those in excess of the annual program maximum.

August 16, 2009

MetLife adds international dental travel assistance services

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

MetLife has added international dental travel assistance services as a standard feature to its preferred provider organization (PPO)-based dental plans.

August 12, 2009

Cigna launches electronic credentialing system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cigna has launched a paperless credentialing system that allows dentists to electronically sign their application and, using the Internet, securely send all required documentation and information.

August 12, 2009

Dentists report income still dropping

By Laird Harrison

For the fourth fiscal quarter in a row, about half of U.S. dentists surveyed by the ADA said their income had dropped from the previous quarter, suggesting that the recession is biting steadily into earnings.

August 11, 2009

Dentists spending more on marketing this year

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The current economic slowdown is prompting a growing number of U.S. dentists to spend more time on marketing and less on dental care, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal.

August 10, 2009