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Calif. dentist indicted for $1M in fraudulent billings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A California dentist has been indicted on federal healthcare and mail fraud charges of billing more than $1 million for work never performed.
February 24, 2014
Dental therapists' value measured by Pew report participant
By John T. Powers
In this Second Opinion column, Dr. John T. Powers responds to questions about a Pew study that focused on how he integrated a dental therapist into his private practice. As with any report, the Pew study did not include every detail, so Dr. Powers wants to offer some additional information to help answer any questions. He also explains what he sees in his community and why the decision made financial sense.
February 24, 2014
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CDA sponsors bill on insurance premiums
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) is sponsoring a patient protection bill to ensure that a minimum percentage of consumer premiums are actually spent on their dental care.
February 19, 2014
Pew report: Dental therapists increase profits, patients
By Donna Domino
Dental therapists increased profits, patient visits, and the number of new patients at two practices, one in the U.S. and one in Canada, according to a new Pew report. The dentists who hired them praised their abilities, noting that the therapists allow them to do more complex procedures.
February 17, 2014
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Idaho House votes to restore adult Medicaid dental benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Idaho House of Representatives has voted to restore adult Medicaid dental benefits, saying dental-related emergency room services have cost the state more than savings from budget cuts.
February 12, 2014
Dentist gets jail, ordered to pay $58K for Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Abilene, TX, dentist who worked for the Kool Smiles dental chain has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $58,000 for Medicaid fraud.
February 6, 2014
Mich. gov proposes expanding Medicaid dental coverage for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder wants to make 100,000 Medicaid-eligible kids in Macomb and Kalamazoo counties eligible for dental coverage.
February 6, 2014
Iowa dental study examines Medicaid participation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An estimated 120,000 adults in Iowa will be newly eligible for dental care through the Affordable Care Act's expansion of Medicaid coverage, but fewer dentists are accepting such patients, according to a survey by the University of Iowa.
February 5, 2014
Texas orthodontic Medicaid approvals delayed by understaffing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Thousands of applications for orthodontic approvals under Medicaid were delayed after Texas employed a single dentist to review them.
February 5, 2014
Report: Early childhood caries growing, could worsen under ACA
By Donna Domino
Early childhood caries is a growing epidemic that could actually worsen under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a new report by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
February 5, 2014
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Personalized dentistry adds new dimension to patient care
By Tony Edwards
A large recent study has found that, based on certain risk factors, many patients may not benefit from a second annual cleaning while others may benefit from more than two cleanings. One of the driving forces behind this new approach is Dr. Ken Kornman, PhD, who talked with DrBicuspid.com about personalized dentistry and its impact on your practice.
February 3, 2014
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French dentists strike over pay
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Many dental offices across France are closed today, February 3, as dentists strike over pay and conditions.
February 2, 2014
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