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Second Opinion: Fla. dental group emphasizes access to care
By Jolene Paramore, DMD
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Jolene Paramore, president of the Florida Dental Association, responds to a recent Journal of Public Health Dentistry study focusing on access to care. Dr. Paramore focuses on the association's advocacy of dentist participation in Florida's Medicaid program.
August 22, 2018
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Why is it so difficult to estimate access to dental care?
By Theresa Pablos
Why is it so hard to accurately estimate access to dental care? Researchers published new critiques of an ADA Health Policy Institute analysis on geographic access to dental care. The critiques provide insight into why it's hard, but may not be impossible, to provide accurate estimates.
August 15, 2018
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Record number of kids participate in Medicaid/CHIP
By Theresa Pablos
A record number of eligible children are participating in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), according to new data from Health Affairs. As of 2016, nearly 94% of eligible children were enrolled in the programs.
August 12, 2018
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U.S. government commissions new report on oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. government has commissioned a new surgeon general's report on oral health. The new report will be the first update since the original, landmark report was published in 2000.
July 31, 2018
Cost, urgency drive older African-American patients' care decisions
By Tony Edwards
Cost and perceived urgency of treatment are the two primary reasons older African-American patients decide to seek, or not seek, dental care, according to new research presented at the 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR) meeting in London.
July 31, 2018
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ADHA, advocacy groups call for Medicare dental benefits
By Theresa Pablos
Multiple oral health advocacy organizations and the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) are calling for the U.S. government to add dental benefits to Medicare. The latest movement started after Oral Health America published a white paper in support of the concept.
July 29, 2018
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Ky. reinstates Medicaid dental benefits for 460K residents
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The administration of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) is reinstating Medicaid dental and vision coverage for up to 460,000 residents of that state, according to multiple published reports.
July 22, 2018
Inspire Medical's sleep apnea treatment gets Aetna coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Inspire Medical Systems announced that Aetna will provide coverage for its Inspire therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
July 10, 2018
Ky. cuts Medicaid dental benefits for 460K residents
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The administration of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) has eliminated Medicaid dental and vision coverage for up to 460,000 residents of that state, according to multiple published reports.
July 2, 2018
Texas lags behind in oral health for seniors
By Theresa Pablos
Texas has some work to do if it wants to improve the oral health for older adults in the state. Bianca Rogers, a public affairs manager for Oral Health America, gave tips on how the state can improve key metrics related to oral health for this population during a June 26 webinar.
July 1, 2018
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Guardian to provide $125K for dental care in Wash.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has granted $125,000 to Dental Lifeline Network to provide oral healthcare for in-need Washington state residents.
June 26, 2018
New CE courses focus on handpiece sterilization, insurance
By Tony Edwards
Two new continuing education (CE) courses are now available from DrBicuspid.com. One course focuses on dental handpiece sterilization and the second on insurance independence and reimbursement.
June 17, 2018
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