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New DentalCodeology book covers gingivitis CDT code

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The latest installment of the DentalCodeology minibook series focuses on the new Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for gingivitis treatment.

October 20, 2016

Superior Dental Care names new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentist-owned dental plan Superior Dental Care has named its first new CEO in 30 years.

October 3, 2016

Report: Kids' dental coverage often inadequate, expensive

By Donna Domino

Although mandatory pediatric dental insurance was included in U.S. healthcare reform, coverage is a stark departure from the benefits envisioned by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and those required under Medicaid, according to a new report. Coverage isn't always as comprehensive as it should be and is often unaffordable for families, the authors concluded.

October 2, 2016

Calif. passes bill to track preventive dental services

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on September 25 that expands the state's required monitoring of preventive dental services.

September 27, 2016

Santech debuts automated dental provider directory

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Web services company Santech has debuted an automated dental provider directory at the National Association of Dental Plans conference.

September 12, 2016

Conn. dentist to pay $1.4M to settle false Medicaid claims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pediatric dentist Jesus Villegas, DDS, and his two dental clinics in Connecticut have agreed to pay nearly $1.4 million to settle false Medicaid claims, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.

August 31, 2016

ADA releases 2017 code manual

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has released CDT 2017: Dental Procedure Codes, the latest edition of codes for documentation and reimbursement. The new codes will go into effect on January 1, 2017.

August 31, 2016

Snuggie maker to drop claims for interdental cleaner

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Consumer brand developer and marketer Allstar Products Group, maker of the Snuggie and other products, will voluntarily remove some claims in its television commercial for Dr. Hart's Power Floss after an inquiry by the Better Business Bureau.

August 28, 2016

ICD codes are coming: 5 ways to get prepared

By Theresa Pablos

When it comes to submitting dental claims, it's easy to make simple mistakes. Coding experts Dr. Charles Blair and Glenda Hood share five tips for clean claims in part two of their series on diagnostic coding.

August 22, 2016

Western Dental appoints new chief dental officer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Western Dental has appointed John Luther, DDS, as its new chief dental officer.

August 18, 2016

ICD codes are coming: Here's what you need to know

By Theresa Pablos

It's only a matter of time before you'll need to use ICD-10 diagnostic codes in your dental practice. In part one of a two-part series, coding experts Dr. Charles Blair and Glenda Hood explain why diagnostic codes are relevant for dentistry.

August 14, 2016

Advertising body backs Oral-B toothbrush claims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has determined that Procter & Gamble's advertising claims about the superior clean of its Oral-B Pro 5000 and 70000 electric toothbrushes are supported by scientific evidence.

July 26, 2016

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