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95% of opioid prescriptions are for 5 dental procedures

By Melissa Busch

Dentists wrote about 2.7 million opioid prescriptions to patients during a five-year period, according to a study published on February 23 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. About 95% of these prescriptions were written for five dental procedures.

March 4, 2021

U.S. bill aims to expand dental coverage for moms

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lawmakers in the U.S. introduced a bill on March 3 that aims to expand dental coverage and improve oral health for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as address racial disparities.

March 3, 2021

Beam Dental adds $80M to coffers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental insurer Beam Dental said it has raised $80 million in a series E funding round.

March 2, 2021

What are the risks of counterfeit or DIY dental materials?

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

A Washington dentist elected not to follow the standard of care with endodontic cold vitality testing for patients. He allegedly swapped an approved refrigerant with an off-label product used to dust off computer keyboards. In this column, Dr. Michael W. Davis warns dentists not to make the same mistake.

March 2, 2021

National Tooth Fairy Day: Baby teeth worth more than ever

By Melissa Busch

Children are raking in more cash than ever for their primary teeth. As National Tooth Fairy Day approaches, taking place on February 28, dental teams may want to share the going rates for baby teeth based on where they live in the U.S.

February 25, 2021

DOJ charges Ind. dental practice with healthcare fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged the managers of a Valparaiso, IN, dental practice with defrauding Medicare.

February 24, 2021

Beyond that old fence: Tectonic shifts in dental hygiene

By Casey Hein, RDH

The science shows hygienists play a crucial role in providing whole-body healthcare, but practice norms haven't kept up. Dental hygienist Casey Hein explores the expanding role of hygienists in this column and in her associated presentation at the 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 24, 2021

Why you need help with dental insurance billing in 2021

By Dr. James V. Anderson

New year, same problems. In his latest column, Dr. James Anderson details how dental plans are changing -- and why they still matter. He also shares four tips to help patients connect with your practice in 2021.

February 23, 2021

Delta Dental to offer teledentistry services to members

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of California has launched new teledentistry services available through videoconferencing and smartphone applications.

February 21, 2021

Dominion extends teledentistry coverage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental and vision insurer Dominion National announced that it is extending its coverage of teledentistry indefinitely.

February 17, 2021

14% of parents don't think it's safe to go to the dentist

By Theresa Pablos

A total of 14% of parents don't think it's safe for their child to go to the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey of 1,882 parents. In addition, 40% haven't tried to get preventive dental care for their children since the start of the pandemic.

February 15, 2021

Families USA asks Congress to add oral health to Medicare

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nonprofit advocacy organization Families USA has asked the U.S. Congress to add oral health coverage to Medicare.

February 15, 2021

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