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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
CMS approves Mich. dental coverage for adults, kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Michigan's Healthy Michigan Plan, including dental coverage for adults and children.
February 2, 2014
Dental Select expands provider network
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental Select's latest nationwide provider network expansion will create one of the largest dental networks in the U.S., the company announced.
January 30, 2014
SC considers resuming adult dental Medicaid coverage
By Donna Domino
South Carolina health officials and dental providers are hopeful that state lawmakers will reinstate dental Medicaid coverage for low-income adults, saying it will save emergency room costs and help people with painful oral infections who have nowhere else to turn.
January 29, 2014
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Covered California to embed kids' dental coverage in 2015
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California's health insurance exchange, Covered California, will require pediatric dental coverage in all medical plans starting in 2015, after their board voted last week to require this coverage for all pediatric medical plans sold through the marketplace.
January 26, 2014
Dos and don'ts for customer service: The more you value your patients, the more they'll value you
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You don't need to go to business school to master one of the most effective techniques for succeeding in the new dental economy. When someone helps you, express your gratitude with a sincere "Thank you!" At a time when many patients are postponing dental care or shopping around for lower fees, dentists should set a high value on patient loyalty -- and show it.
January 26, 2014
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Calif. insurance exchange to discuss pediatric dental policy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California's health insurance exchange Covered California is expected to take action on its pediatric dental policy during a January 23 meeting.
January 22, 2014
Dentist, dental hygienist among best jobs in 2014 list
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentist and dental hygienist were ranked among the top 10 careers in the U.S. News & World Report's 100 Best Jobs list for 2014.
January 22, 2014
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