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The changing landscape of dental Medicaid: Part 1
By Dr. Michael W. Davis
The degree of dental Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse is not sustainable. The taxpayer cannot and should not fund such a dysfunctional program, according to Dr. Michael W. Davis. In the first of a two-part series on the changing landscape of Medicaid and its effect on the dental profession, he explains how this unfortunate reality is slowly changing.
January 7, 2014
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WSDA launches dental referral program for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) has established a toll-free number and website to help parents connect their children to local dentists that accept their children's insurance.
January 6, 2014
Don't be so quick to dismiss Medicaid business
By Thomas Climo, PhD
When you begin to analyze the numbers, there are compelling reasons to investigate the benefits of a practice that takes Medicaid patients, according to consultant Thomas Climo, PhD. He shares the story of one dentist who learned this lesson.
January 2, 2014
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U.K. dentists say NHS dentistry is 'unfit for purpose'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 100 British family dentists have signed a letter complaining about the "compromised and mismanaged" National Health Service (NHS) system of state-funded dental treatment in England.
January 1, 2014
Report: Consumers spent $30 a month for dental insurance in 2012
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Consumers paid an average of $30 per month for dental insurance in 2012, according to a new report by healthcare insurance exchange eHealth.
January 1, 2014
NH dentist accused of Medicaid fraud faces up to 1,300 years in prison
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 57-year-old New Hampshire dentist indicted on 189 counts of Medicaid fraud faces up to 1,300 years in prison, according to a story in the Concord Monitor.
December 30, 2013
Ohio faces access-to-care issues despite expanded Medicaid coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The recent expansion of Medicaid in Ohio gives 275,000 more residents an oral health care benefit, but Ohio has 81 designated dental provider shortage areas.
December 22, 2013
Colo. dental care still elusive despite Medicaid coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Almost half a million Coloradans are expected to gain dental benefits under Medicaid by 2016, but they'll have a hard time finding a dentist to treat them, according to a study by the Colorado Health Institute.
December 19, 2013
Ontario expands Healthy Smiles program for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Canadian province of Ontario has committed to expand the eligibility for its Healthy Smiles Ontario program.
December 17, 2013
Health Share to offer 8 dental plan options in Ore.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Health Share of Oregon, a coordinated care organization, will begin offering Oregon Health Plan members a choice of eight dental plans beginning in January 2014.
December 17, 2013
Dos and don'ts for leadership: Leading the practice to growth
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Leadership can be incredibly challenging for dentists due to the amount of time spent on patient care, yet it is only the doctor who can lead the practice to the highest levels of achievement. Without effective leadership, practices will continue to struggle.
December 15, 2013
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Coalition opposes cutting Fla.'s prepaid dental plans for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two Florida lawmakers have joined a coalition of dentists to oppose a proposal to eliminate the state's prepaid dental health plan for children, which serves about 1.8 million children.
December 12, 2013
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