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Survey shows voter support for Medicare dental coverage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A YouGov survey conducted this month found that 8 in 10 voters support adding dental coverage to Medicare, according to a statement released by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Families USA, and the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network.

July 26, 2021

Dental Quality Alliance releases state profiles

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Quality Alliance (DQA) recently released its National Oral Healthcare Quality state profiles.

July 18, 2021

Proposed $3.5T budget would add dental to Medicare

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

U.S. Democrats announced an agreement on a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint that would expand Medicare to provide money for dental benefits, according to a July 13 article in the New York Times.

July 14, 2021

Second Opinion: Why isn't dentistry considered essential?

By Dr. Fred S. Ferguson

What will it take to get dentistry recognized as essential to U.S. healthcare? Dr. Fred S. Ferguson explores the steps the dental industry can take to boost its value to the larger medical ecosystem in this thought-provoking and multifaceted piece.

July 13, 2021

How to care for more patients without more paperwork

By Jenn Stoll

Most people in the U.S. have private dental coverage. As a result, many dentists are in network with multiple plans. But there are also plans you can add that will not increase the amount of time your staff spends on administrative tasks, writes Jenn Stoll in her explanation of dental savings plans.

July 12, 2021

Now is the time to prepare for the student rush

By Lynne Leggett

What we used to think of as typical returning dates for college students is not true anymore. As the mother of two college students, Lynne Leggett breaks down why now is the time to make sure you have your students scheduled for their regular checkups.

July 12, 2021

SRS launches virtual consultations for mConsent

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SRS Web Solutions recently launched virtual consultations as part of its mConsent product solutions suite.

July 8, 2021

Ignorance isn't bliss: No-show fees for Medicaid patients

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

Lawsuits have been filed against alleged violators related to unlawful billing of Medicaid beneficiaries for missed appointments. But ignorance of the statutes is not a valid excuse for violation, writes Dr. Michael W. Davis in this look at Medicaid billing regulations.

July 8, 2021

Dental Medicaid benefits could get more seniors care

By Theresa Pablos

There has been some talk about adding a dental benefit to Medicare, but it may be more feasible to add comprehensive dental care to state Medicaid programs instead, according to an analysis published in the July edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 7, 2021

PDS head gets new term on Epic Dentistry board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Charles Rodgers, vice president of clinical quality at Pacific Dental Services (PDS), has been reappointed to the Epic Dentistry steering board for a two-year term.

July 6, 2021

Henry Schein One joins forces with Devdent Solutions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein subsidiary Henry Schein One has formed a billing partnership with Devdent Solutions.

July 5, 2021

Patients are willing to pay for preventive dental care

By Hannah Welk

People are willing to pay for scale and polish services and oral hygiene advice even without seeing the immediate benefits, according to a study published in the July print edition of the Journal of Dental Research.

June 30, 2021

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