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Human microbe study yields periodontitis insights
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have found the genetic code of bacteria, which could lead to treatments for periodontitis, according to a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
March 17, 2013
Barco targets dentistry with 22-inch display
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical display developer Barco has introduced a 22-inch display designed to meet the imaging needs of dentists.
March 14, 2013
Colo. to keep kids' dental in healthcare exchange?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colorado's health insurance exchange may move forward without children's dental care after language from the federal government termed such benefits as "essential" yet "optional," the Denver Post reported.
March 14, 2013
Kan. Medicaid program needs more dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 28,000 Kansans who receive healthcare through the state's Medicaid program, KanCare, live in counties where no dentists are part of the provider network.
March 13, 2013
Dental practice owners: New form required for new hires
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental practice owners, take note: U.S. employers hiring new personnel must use an updated version of Form I-9, which is designed to verify the identity and employment authorization of people hired in the U.S.
March 13, 2013
Minn. Medicaid dental payments lower than most
By Donna Domino
Minnesota's Medicaid dental reimbursement rates are lower than they were in 2000, which makes the state one of the lowest for reimbursements in the U.S. The state needs to increase reimbursements to improve access to dental care, especially for special needs patients and other underserved populations, according to a new legislative auditor's report.
March 13, 2013
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Hanover offers new insurance options for oral surgeons
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hanover Insurance Group has partnered with OMS National Insurance Company (OMSNIC) to offer property and casualty insurance products and service solutions to OMSNIC's insured oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
March 12, 2013
Economics push Mass. to restore Medicaid dental benefits
By Mary Otto
After gutting its adult Medicaid dental benefits program in 2010 and 2011, Massachusetts has now reinstated some key services and could restore full dental benefits in 2014, if the governor's proposed budget is approved. Why the change of heart?
March 11, 2013
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Mass. mulls advanced dental hygiene practitioner bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow dental hygienists to perform routine fillings and extractions and thus improve access to oral healthcare for low-income residents and underprivileged children.
March 10, 2013
Midlevel provider project loses in U.S. spending bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will keep the federal government running through the end of September but that also blocks funding for a midlevel provider demonstration program.
March 10, 2013
U.S. Congress approves dental emergency responder bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Legislation that would designate dentists as emergency responders has been approved by the U.S. Congress and is now on its way to President Barack Obama for his approval.
March 7, 2013
Ga. legislation would change dental board oversight
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Georgia legislators are moving forward with a bill that would transfer responsibility for overseeing the state boards of dentistry and pharmacy to the state's Community Health Department.
March 7, 2013
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