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PDS launches college tuition program for employees
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental service organization Pacific Dental Services (PDS) has launched its College Advancement Program, which will offer eligible employees upfront college tuition coverage toward any undergraduate degree.
October 25, 2021
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Dentist to pay $100K to settle U.S. military health fraud claim
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in South Korea who treats U.S. military service members and their families has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a case in which the dentist allegedly fraudulently billed a government healthcare program for services never performed.
October 24, 2021
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Dominion expands dental plan for federal employees
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dominion National is offering enhanced dental plan options for 2022 as part of its participation in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
October 20, 2021
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Can unbiased hiring help fix the pay gap?
By Theresa Pablos
October 21 is Latina equal pay day -- the day when the average annual pay for Latina women working full-time equals what white, non-Hispanic men earned the year prior. To mark the event, we spoke with DentalPost CEO Tonya Lanthier, RDH, about pay gaps and the importance of diverse dental teams.
October 20, 2021
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Second Opinion: Data needed now for dental Medicare plan
By Dr. Margaret Scarlett
Political lobbying around Medicare dental benefits misses one key point: Seniors need dental benefits now. In this Second Opinion piece, Dr. Margaret Scarlett writes why data collection is essential to creating an immediate program that works for Medicare beneficiaries and small business dentists.
October 20, 2021
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4th dental therapy program in U.S. launches in Minn.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The fourth dental therapy program in the U.S. has launched at Minnesota State University, Mankato, indicating a growing demand for these professionals, according to a story published on October 15 by Pew Charitable Trusts.
October 19, 2021
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Patients see the dentist less often after a hospital stay
By Hannah Welk
Patients are less likely to visit a dentist after a hospital stay, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. They are slightly less likely to undergo certain types of dental procedures, including periodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery services.
October 19, 2021
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Dental Practice Made Simple: How much cash do you need?
By Theresa Pablos
Dental practices typically don't have to think about cash in the way they think about losing a team member or an unhappy patient. But having enough cash on hand can ensure the success and longevity of a practice, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple.
October 19, 2021
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Hygienists brace to battle dentists over practice laws
By Giles Bruce
This year, the Illinois Legislature considered measures to allow hygienists to clean the teeth of certain patients without a dentist. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers, the proposals seemed doomed. The situation is indicative of legislative dynamics around the U.S.
October 19, 2021
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Technology Focus: RevenueWell built a better phone system
By Theresa Pablos
RevenueWell Phone is a new digital phone system that will make you want to drop your landline if you haven't already. RevenueWell's chief technology officer, Max Longin, shows off the design in the latest Technology Focus episode.
October 18, 2021
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ADEA supports adding dental benefit to Medicare
By Melissa Busch
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has come out in support of adding a dental benefit to Medicare. A month ago, the ADEA told lawmakers that adding coverage under Medicare Part B, which is part of a U.S. congressional budget proposal, would be problematic.
October 14, 2021
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Delta Dental taps new chief collaboration officer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental Plans Association has named Michael Schwartz as its chief strategic collaboration officer.
October 12, 2021
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