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Insurer encourages adding dental benefits to Medicare Advantage programs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Health plans should include dental benefits in their Medicare Advantage programs to help beneficiaries stay healthier and save money, according to a recent report by dental and vision insurer Dominion National.

September 22, 2021

Second Opinion: This is what the public thinks of us

By Dr. Teresa Yang

The public's perception of greedy dentists is on full display as Congress determines whether to earmark money for Medicare dental benefits. In this Second Opinion piece, Dr. Teresa Yang argues that dentists and the ADA have a responsibility to show the selfless side of dentistry.

September 22, 2021

AIDPH to host value-based oral health webinar

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Institute of Dental Public Health (AIDPH) is hosting a webinar on October 5 about translational science and academic approaches to value-based oral health.

September 19, 2021

vVardis partners with CareQuest on drill-free tech

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

vVardis is partnering with CareQuest Innovation Partners to develop drill-free technologies to eradicate tooth decay, the company announced.

September 16, 2021

GSA to host online presentation on oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is inviting members and nonmembers to an online presentation on oral health.

September 16, 2021

New app launched to help manage dental care payments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An alternative to dental insurance called PayDent has launched, with its developers promising that the model can offer benefits for both patients and dental care providers.

September 15, 2021

Are too many write-offs hurting your financial health?

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Are you repeatedly signing refund checks to patients? You may be passing off money that actually belongs to the practice, writes Dr. James V. Anderson. He details common errors and how to tally up contracted fees accurately.

September 15, 2021

Medicare dental benefits are inevitable: A response

By Dr. Fred S. Ferguson

In a recent article, Dr. Marc Cooper painted his vision for why Medicare dental benefits are inevitable. In this response, Dr. Fred S. Ferguson continues the conversation, arguing that a value-based system can benefit patients, payers, and dentistry, too.

September 14, 2021

Medi-Cal Dental hosts virtual event for members

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Medi-Cal Dental program will host a Facebook Live event for members on September 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

September 12, 2021

Delta Dental taps Michael Jones as new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of Arizona has appointed Michael Jones as its new president and CEO.

September 9, 2021

ADA urges dentists to oppose dental in Medicare Part B

By Theresa Pablos and Melissa Busch

The ADA is encouraging dentists to contact U.S. lawmakers and voice their opposition to adding a dental benefit to Medicare Part B, according to an alert from the ADA's Legislative Action Center. The proposal to add oral healthcare to Medicare is part of the congressional budget bill currently being considered.

September 9, 2021

Delta Dental of Iowa adds teledentistry coverage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of Iowa members are now covered for virtual visits for dental emergencies.

September 7, 2021

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