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Dental infections cost Texas $1.7B, 196 lives

By Theresa Pablos

Hospital admissions charges because of nontraumatic dental infections cost Texas $1.7 billion over 10 years, according to a new analysis of inpatient hospital data. These infections also cost nearly 200 Texans their lives.

April 14, 2019

Study: Dentist Medicaid participation lower than expected

By Lori Roniger

Obtaining accurate data on which dentists see Medicaid patients and how many patients they treat can be difficult. Researchers looked at these issues, and their findings suggest that Medicaid participation rates may be much lower than previously believed, they reported in a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 7, 2019

Week in Review: Sealant awareness | CDT code changes | Unneeded CT scans

By Tony Edwards

April 4, 2019

CDT code changes require practice flexibility: Part 2

By Christine Alfano

In the second part of her series on updates to the Codes on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT Code), Christine Alfano of Vyne details some of the changes to codes that deal with preventive, periodontal, and other treatments.

April 1, 2019

5 practical questions to ask yourself about dental insurance

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental insurance is a complex issue, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest column. He poses five practical questions to ask yourself to find out if you are getting what you need from your insurance reimbursements.

March 13, 2019

CDT code changes require practice flexibility: Part 1

By Christine Alfano

Navigating the changes in the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclatures (CDT codes) can be difficult for even the most organized dental practices. In the first of a two-part series, Christine Alfano of Vyne is here to help you stay on top of the changes.

February 25, 2019

U.S. dental spending projected to reach $203B by 2027

By Tony Edwards

Annual U.S. spending on dental care is projected to reach more than $203 billion by 2027, according to a February 20 report in Health Affairs. While dental care spending will increase by more than $60 billion by that point, the annual growth rate for dental spending will lag overall growth in healthcare expenditures in the country.

February 20, 2019

Products to look for at Chicago Midwinter 2019: Part 2

By Tony Edwards

A highlight of the upcoming 2019 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting will be the vast exhibit hall with hundreds of companies showcasing their products. Here is the second part of our preview of new and recently introduced products, including imaging, practice management, and restorative products and services.

February 19, 2019

Guardian to provide $400K for dental care in 4 states

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has granted $400,000 to Dental Lifeline Network to provide oral healthcare for in-need residents of Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

February 12, 2019

New codes and fee assessments go hand in hand

By Teresa Duncan, MS

Practice management consultant Teresa Duncan asks her clients an important question around the turn of the year: Have you re-evaluated the fees your office charges? If your office's lab and other fees have increased over the past year, then it's time to reconsider what you are charging patients.

February 4, 2019

Week in Review: Time to update your CDT codes | DSOs & private equity | Top small cities

By Tony Edwards

January 17, 2019

Time to update your CDT codes

By Teresa Duncan, MS

The beginning of a new year signifies change and refocus for many people in their personal lives. This period of change also should be recognized in your practice when it comes to which Codes on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) you are using, writes practice management consultant Teresa Duncan. She offers a timely reminder that using inactive codes can be costly to your practice.

January 17, 2019

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