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Dominion Dental changes name
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental and vision insurer Dominion Dental Services has changed its name to Dominion National.
June 22, 2016
Conn. woman charged with healthcare fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Connecticut woman has been charged with stealing the identity of a retired dentist to operate a healthcare fraud scheme, the U.S. attorney's office announced.
June 22, 2016
CDA Foundation receives $3M in funding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The recently approved acquisition of insurer Humana by fellow insurer Aetna will benefit the California Dental Association Foundation.
June 21, 2016
Taking the 'Groundhog Day' out of provider credentialing: Part 2
By Mike Lessila
In the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day," Bill Murray's character, Phil, finds himself living the same day over and over again. However, unlike Phil, who found a way to change his life, the repetition of filling out credentialing forms for a payor's network never seems to change. Skygen USA's Mike Lessila offers a solution and addresses two important concerns: cost and security.
June 19, 2016
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HHS offers new funding for U.S. oral healthcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced nearly $156 million in funding to help more than 400 health centers in the U.S. increase access to oral healthcare services.
June 16, 2016
Ohio considers dental therapists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ohio is the latest state to introduce legislation to license dental therapists.
June 15, 2016
10 cures for the daily grind
By Jen Butler, MEd
Laughter isn't just the best medicine, it's also one of the keys to having a better office environment, reducing stress, and attracting and retaining patients, writes stress management expert Jen Butler. She offers 10 ideas to help you inject some humor into your day and relieve the daily grind.
June 14, 2016
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Vt. governor signs dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Gov. Peter Shumlin has signed a bill that allows dental therapists to practice in Vermont.
June 13, 2016
ADA brief: Is dental insurance worth it?
By Donna Domino
Consumers are paying more in premiums and co-payments for dental insurance than the benefits are worth, according to a new study from the ADA Health Policy Institute. But insurers say the study uses inflated data and flawed methodology.
June 13, 2016
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ADA survey: Adults value oral health -- but don't see a dentist
By Theresa Pablos
The ADA Health Policy Institute has released the findings of a new survey that focuses on how oral health impacts quality of life. The inaugural report found that nearly all U.S. adults value oral health, but only 37% actually visit the dentist annually.
June 13, 2016
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TDIC acquires 3 new insurance companies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC), a subsidiary of the California Dental Association, has signed an agreement to acquire three new dental benefits and insurance companies.
June 12, 2016
New U.S. bill would add dental benefit to Medicare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives proposes expanding Medicare to include dental coverage.
June 9, 2016
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