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Delta Dental of Calif. postpones fee reductions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of California has indefinitely postponed its proposed fee reductions that were scheduled to take effect on July 1 in the state, according to the California Dental Association.

April 6, 2021

ADA: Delta Dental is minimizing dentist anesthesiologists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental's apparent ongoing refusal to credential dentist anesthesiologists has minimized the specialists' standing and unfairly kept their reimbursement levels below those of other anesthesiology-providing colleagues, according to a news story published on April 2 by ADA News.

April 5, 2021

Core values and hiring the right fit for the right job

By Dr. James V. Anderson

What are core values? If you haven't given this question much thought, now is the time, writes Dr. James Anderson. In this column, he defines core values and explains why they can help you move toward creating the best possible team scenario.

April 5, 2021

Vyne taps Galley as chief technology officer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vyne has appointed Garrett Galley as its chief technology officer to lead the security health information company's IT and engineering efforts.

April 1, 2021

Oral health, primary care must unite to achieve health equity

By Melissa Busch

Though most recognize oral health as part of overall well-being, dental care remains out of reach for a large segment of the U.S. population, according to a report released on March 31 by the Primary Care Collaborative.

March 31, 2021

3 practice tips as COVID-19 vaccines start rolling out

By Dan Croft

The past year has been a whirlwind for many businesses, but now there is light on the horizon with COVID-19 vaccination distribution ramping up. Dan Croft shares three pieces of advice any dental practice can use until it is able to recover to pre-COVID revenue and staffing levels.

March 30, 2021

Medicaid coverage tied to better oral health, job prospects

By Melissa Busch

People who enrolled in dental coverage via a Medicaid expansion program reported having healthier mouths in a new study published on March 22 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Improved oral health also helped them excel at work or seek new jobs, they reported.

March 24, 2021

Meals on Wheels gets $500K to better seniors' oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to Meals on Wheels San Francisco to improve the oral health of the most vulnerable seniors in the area.

March 23, 2021

Why having more healthy patients is a matter of metrics

By Curtis Marshall

You may think numbers don't matter for patients with preferred provider organization (PPO) insurance, but that's not the case, writes Curtis Marshall. In his latest piece, Marshall breaks down why metrics can support your goal of helping patients become healthier.

March 22, 2021

Most Americans plan to visit dentists in 2021

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In recognition of World Oral Health Day on March 20, Delta Dental has published a survey that shows Americans are focused on their oral health and recognize its integral role in their overall health, even during the COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2021

CDC report visualizes need for dental safety net in Ga.

By Theresa Pablos

A March 11 graphic published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) visualizes how well dental safety programs meet the needs of children in Georgia. Similar graphics could be made for other states to help decision-makers better identify gaps in resources.

March 16, 2021

Giveaway offers mobile dentistry in Detroit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Ford Motor Company Fund, Delta Dental, and the Lightship Foundation are joining forces with mobile dental services firm Kare Mobile to give one minority dentist the opportunity to win a $150,000 Ford Transit mobile dental office.

March 14, 2021

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