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Survey: Most U.S. dentists support adding dental to Medicare

By Tony Edwards

A majority of respondents to a survey of 20,000 U.S. dentists support adding dental coverage to Medicare, according to research from the ADA's Health Policy Institute and Oral Health America. The survey findings were presented at the recent American Public Health Association annual meeting.

November 20, 2018

Coding case study: Midyear changes can impact your reimbursement

By Cindy Hartwell

If your practice accepts insurance, you've probably been faced with a situation in which the provider implements contractual changes. And sometimes, despite everyone's best efforts, you find yourself unprepared for the effect of this change to your reimbursement projections. Dental benefits analyst Cindy Hartwell with the California Dental Association's CDA Practice Support illustrates a case study of one such occurrence.

November 18, 2018

MetLife again tops list of large-group dental carriers

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com brings you an updated list of the top five large-group dental carriers in the U.S. While it is no surprise that MetLife is the first company on the list, four of the five companies saw their total dental premiums drop from 2017 to 2018.

November 13, 2018

DentaQuest again tops J.D. Power's insurance survey

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentaQuest has once again topped J.D. Power's annual consumer survey of dental insurers.

November 12, 2018

Bupivacaine liposome gets 2019 CDT code

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has created a new Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for Exparel, a bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension from Pacira Pharmaceuticals.

November 11, 2018

3 states vote to expand Medicaid

By Theresa Pablos

Voters in three U.S. states elected to expand Medicaid benefits in the midterm election on November 6. The expansion will provide healthcare coverage to thousands of more people in Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah, but only beneficiaries in some states will gain access to dental benefits.

November 8, 2018

DSOs settle Indiana lawsuit for $5.1M

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental support organizations (DSO) ImmediaDent and Samson Dental Partners have agreed to pay $5.1 million to settle a legal case with fraud allegations, according to a November 5 report.

November 4, 2018

Delta Dental of Calif. fires CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of California has fired CEO Tony Barth.

October 21, 2018

Burst offers discounted insurance to 'ambassadors'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Subscription electric toothbrush company Burst Oral Care will provide discounted healthcare benefits to Burst Ambassadors, dentists and hygienists who receive a commission every time a patient buys a Burst electric toothbrush or toothbrush head with their referral.

October 18, 2018

Kevin Henry: South African dentists face crossroads

By Kevin Henry

Dental journalist Kevin Henry spoke at the 2018 Dental and Oral Health Congress and Exhibition of the South African Dental Association. In the first part of an exclusive series for DrBicuspid.com, he details the differences in dental practices between South Africa and the U.S. This column focuses on practice economics and technologies.

October 18, 2018

Survey: Cost is No. 1 oral health stressor for U.S. adults

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The cost of dental care is the top source of oral health-related stress, according to new survey findings from insurance benefits company Unum.

October 11, 2018

5 practical ways to win at the insurance game

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

While many practices may look at insurance as challenging, there are ways to make it work, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest monthly column, based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs. He shares five practical ways your practice can win at the insurance game.

October 10, 2018

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