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Sun Life completes $2.5B acquisition of DentaQuest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. employee benefits provider Sun Life Financial has completed its acquisition of Medicaid dental benefits provider DentaQuest for approximately $2.5 billion.
June 1, 2022
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Oral health disparities prevalent in people with disabilities
By Alex Dagostino
Dental care is the most unmet healthcare need among people with a disability, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. About 25% of the U.S. population has a disability that hinders their function and independence.
May 31, 2022
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Off the Cusp: Marc Gordon on getting better reimbursements
By Theresa Pablos
Off the Cusp is a new video series featuring dental industry leaders. In the first edition, Marc Gordon, president of Henry Schein's dental commercial development group, shares what staffing shortages mean for insurance reimbursements and the biggest business mistake many practices make.
May 26, 2022
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Will the Supreme Court review hygienist’s marijuana case?
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is imploring the U.S. Supreme Court not to review decisions denying workers’ compensation reimbursement for medical marijuana prescribed for job-related injuries, including one case involving a Minnesota dental hygienist.
May 26, 2022
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Skygen adds broker portal to SaaS platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Software provider Skygen has launched a broker portal to its software as a service (SaaS) benefits automation platform that features digital management tools to streamline administrative workflow and expedite payment processes.
May 25, 2022
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Guardian Life launches new dental plans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has launched new dental insurance plans, including policies that offer 100% coverage for kids through age 12.
May 15, 2022
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Dominion's Jeff Schwab to present at GUAA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dominion National Vice President of Marketing Jeff Schwab will discuss driving member engagement using teledentistry and mobile communications at the 2022 Group Underwriters Association of America (GUAA) annual conference on May 24 in Newport, RI.
May 11, 2022
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How to code implant- and abutment-supported crowns
By Estela Vargas
A standard Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature coding error is documenting and reporting implant- and abutment-supported crowns, writes coding expert Estela Vargas. Vargas explains the difference between these two types of crowns and shares why knowing the distinction is essential to avoiding denials and claim payment delays.
May 11, 2022
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U.S. adults don't know conditions linked to oral health
By Melissa Busch
Though most adults in the U.S. consider oral health to be important to overall health, too many don't know which conditions are linked to poor oral health, according to a report published May 5 by Delta Dental Plans Association.
May 8, 2022
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Dentist charged in $5M scheme to defraud NBA benefits plan
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and two others have been added to the long list of people charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for their alleged roles in a $5 million plot to defraud the National Basketball Association's (NBA) benefits plan.
May 2, 2022
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Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes
By Hannah Welk
People with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 1, 2022
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Older adults' oral health gets prioritized
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California, has launched a funding program to address the oral healthcare crisis among older adults.
April 26, 2022
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