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Australians leery of universal Denticare plan
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. dentists aren't alone in their skepticism of proposed healthcare reforms such as those being debated by the U.S. Congress these days. In Australia, a proposed $3.7 billion ($3 billion U.S.) plan for universal dental health coverage is facing similar opposition.
July 29, 2009
Delta Dental freezes rates in Arizona
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Arizona has decided to freeze the rates of its small-employer group plans.
July 29, 2009
PacificSource buys Advantage Dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PacificSource Health Plans has acquired the commercial business of dental insurer Advantage Dental Plan.
July 29, 2009
Regence offers low-cost dental coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
To make dental care in the U.S. more accessible to more patients, Regence Life and Health has introduced two affordable, individual dental plans that reward members for being proactive about their dental health.
July 20, 2009
Dentists barter with cash-strapped patients
By Rochelle Sharpe
As the U.S. economy struggles, the ancient practice of swapping goods and services is boosting dental business nationwide. Many dental practitioners are now bartering directly with their patients and joining barter networks, where they accumulate a special currency.
July 20, 2009
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Great Expressions offers discount program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Great Expressions Dental Centers and Dental Health Group is offering free membership to the Great Expressions Smile Protection Program to individuals and families that have lost their dental benefits.
July 19, 2009
Dentra partners with Washington Dental Service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentra announced that its charter partner, Washington Dental Service (WDS), will provide complimentary PracticeView subscriptions to the first 1,000 WDS member dentists who sign up for the service.
July 19, 2009
Ask Marty: What is the best way to back up my office data?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: There is no single best way to back up data -- you have to have an entire backup strategy. A good backup strategy involves using your local area network, along with portable hard drives or flash drives and the Internet.
July 19, 2009
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Quality Systems, Planet DDS partner on Web-based practice management
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Quality Systems and Planet DDS are partnering to deliver hosted, Web-based practice management and clinical software to the dental industry.
July 16, 2009
Cigna launches new dental plans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna has launched a new series of dental HMO plans that focus on preventive dental care services, the company announced.
July 16, 2009
Medicaid cutbacks painful for patients and dentists alike
By Laird Harrison
California's decision to end Medicaid benefits for adults July 1 is already causing pain for the state's poorest -- and it's affecting dental professionals, too.
July 15, 2009
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OCS forms new dental business unit, launches new products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OCS, a provider of healthcare data analytics and informatics, has formed Dentra, a new business unit dedicated to dentistry and oral healthcare.
July 14, 2009
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