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Carestream's Dental Summit to feature expanded topics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The new format of Carestream Dental's Dental Summit includes an array of expert speakers covering a range of topics relevant to the dental industry, according to the company.

September 28, 2014

Calif. approves law protecting dental insurance premiums

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that establishes standardized requirements for dental plans to disclose how they spend patient premiums. It also puts the state on a path to establish a minimum percentage of premium dollars that must be spent on patient care.

September 28, 2014

Mo. standoff over funding of adult Medicaid dental benefits continues

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Even after months of debate, Missouri lawmakers still can't settle the debate over how to fund the costs of a government-funded health plan that would provide dental care for almost 300,000 low-income adults in the state.

September 21, 2014

Dos and don'ts for team building: Spend a day out of the office

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Your team spends so many hours at your practice, just getting away to another venue can do wonders for team morale. Plan an all-day team retreat that features pleasant surroundings, good food, and fun that everyone can enjoy, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

September 21, 2014

Survey finds U.S. monthly dental premiums vary widely

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The average monthly dental insurance premium was $31.81 for adults buying standalone dental coverage on government exchanges in the U.S., but premiums differed widely among states, according to a survey by the website HealthPocket.com.

September 15, 2014

CDC: Millions of kids not getting preventive dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Millions of infants, children, and adolescents in the U.S. are not getting preventive dental services, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although preventive dental care is effective, the percentage of children using dental care is low.

September 15, 2014

Kaiser survey shows increase in dental coverage

By Tony Edwards

According to the 2014 Employer Health Benefits survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and Educational Trust, more than 50% of "small firms" now offer dental benefits, compared with only 30% of similar firms in 2000. Among firms with 200 or more employees, 88% offer dental benefits.

September 11, 2014

Ga. dental clinics accused of Medicaid fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Federal investigators and the Georgia attorney general are investigating several Atlanta-area dental clinics for allegedly submitting hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent Medicaid filings.

September 10, 2014

Stop starting to reduce stress

By Jen Butler, MEd

In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler urges you to think about your "I'm gonna start ..." statements, which can create disappointment, guilt, and even stress. Her advice is to focus on small steps and specifics. Go slow to go fast, she writes.

September 9, 2014

Dentists fight Calif. malpractice insurance ballot measure

By Tony Edwards

SAN FRANCISCO - For almost 40 years, malpractice insurance premiums in California have remained stable due to a cap on noneconomic damage awards. But a new ballot measure threatens to quadruple the award limit and possibly put prescribers in a difficult ethical situation. DrBicuspid.com spoke with Daniel G. Davidson, DMD, about the measure and what dentists are doing to prevent its passage.

September 7, 2014

CDA Presents: How will ACA affect dental insurance, dentists, patients?

By Donna Domino

SAN FRANCISCO - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have far-reaching impact on dental insurance, dentists, and patients, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference. More low-income children and adults will be covered, and insurers will scrutinize claims to see if dentists are following established protocols for improved outcomes.

September 4, 2014

Embedded family dental coverage impact remains unknown

By Tony Edwards

With the announcement last week that Covered California would be offering new family dental plans to consumers who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015, DrBicuspid.com spoke with Paul Reggiardo, DDS, a national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, about how these changes will impact your patients and your practice.

September 2, 2014

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