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Colgate-Palmolive to appeal decision on stain removal claim

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate-Palmolive plans to appeal a decision by the Better Business Bureau's National Advertising Division recommending that it discontinue the claim that Optic White Renewal toothpaste "removes 10 years of yellow stains."

March 11, 2021

DentalPlans.com touts teledentistry during pandemic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Telehealth may have grown by 57% in 2020, but many in the U.S. remain unaware that an online general practitioner can assist temporarily during urgent dental matters, according to online marketplace DentalPlans.com.

March 11, 2021

Why patients aren't getting dental care

By Jenn Stoll

A survey by online marketplace DentalPlans.com showed 56% of people delayed treatment due to cost. DentalPlans.com Chief Commercial Officer Jenn Stoll breaks down this finding and how dentists can start removing financial barriers for patients.

March 10, 2021

How to recognize the ideal team player

By Dr. James V. Anderson

All leaders want team players, but they may be hard to come by. In this column, Dr. James Anderson shares the three virtues of a team player and one example of how a real-life team player helped get a claim paid.

March 9, 2021

Dentist sued for keeping kids in braces for too long

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The state of Massachusetts is suing orthodontist Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah for allegedly submitting more than $1 million in false claims to MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. The scam reportedly included keeping kids in braces longer than required and deceptive billing for mouthguards.

March 4, 2021

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

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