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Medicaid dental expenditures rising
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medicaid dental expenditures in 2007 increased significantly, based on the U.S. annual health spending report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Office of the Actuary.
January 13, 2009
Delta Dental the largest dental network in U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new report shows that Delta Dental maintains the largest network of dentists in the U.S., according to a press release.
January 12, 2009
The secret to technology success
By Dr. Marty Jablow
Want to take the worry and hassle out of implementing the latest dental technologies in your office? Develop a strategic plan and stick to it, advises Martin Jablow, D.M.D.
January 11, 2009
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MetLife adds to CE program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MetLife recently announced that it has added four resource guides to its dental continuing education (CE) program.
January 7, 2009
Electronic health records: Part II -- Patient privacy and ROI
By Kathy Kincade
With U.S. President-elect Barack Obama setting healthcare IT as a priority for his economic stimulus package, the dental community can expect to come under new pressures to "go paperless." But are enough privacy safeguards in place?
January 5, 2009
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CA insurers must now provide interpreters
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Legislation requiring California medical, dental, and specialty insurers to provide members with interpreters took effect January 1 -- six years after originally being signed into law.
January 4, 2009
Electronic health records: Part I -- Boon or boondoggle?
By Kathy Kincade
Switching to electronic patient records is supposed to bring all kinds of benefits to dentists and patients alike. So why have so few practices adopted them?
December 30, 2008
Dental Select offers special plans for seniors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental Select recently announced that it will offer Senior Individual Plans specifically designed for seniors 55 years and older.
December 21, 2008
52 restorations claimed in one patient visit in NY
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An audit of New York State Medicaid payments caught some outrageous instances of fraud by dentists, according to the Government Technology newsletter.
December 15, 2008
Orthodontic patients benefit from teledentistry
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
A pilot study in Washington has shown that teledentistry can bridge the gap between orthodontists and underprivileged children who need their services. But observers say there can be technical challenges and that, so far, it doesn't reduce the cost.
December 8, 2008
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Adstra releases dental software upgrades
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adstra Systems has released the 2008 version of its dental software suite, Adstra Management M5.
December 4, 2008
Guardian expands dental HMO coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has announced enhancements to its dental HMO (DHMO) plans that include coverage for oral cancer screenings, adult fluoride treatments, and teeth whitening.
December 3, 2008
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