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ACA's impact is hot topic at ADA town hall meeting
By Donna Domino
NEW ORLEANS - ADA members asked about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), dental school costs, insurance, and the growth of corporate dental chains during a town hall session hosted by ADA President Dr. Robert Faiella, incoming president Dr. Charles Norman III, and Executive Director Dr. Kathleen O'Loughlin.
October 31, 2013
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Free oral care clinic to be held in L.A.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Care Harbor, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that runs large-scale free urban health clinics, will host its annual Los Angeles clinic from October 31 to November 3 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
October 28, 2013
AGD offers list of dental devices subject to medical device tax
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has released a list of dental devices that are subject to the medical device excise tax that took effect in January 2013.
October 27, 2013
ADA: Dental care down among working adults, up among elderly
By Donna Domino
Working adults got less dental care and a growing number of adults said they couldn't afford needed dental treatment from 2000 to 2010, according to new ADA research. But more children and adults now get dental care through Medicaid, and access to dental care for the elderly is steadily increasing, the studies show.
October 24, 2013
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New AAPD campaign promotes early checkups for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has unveiled a new campaign designed to educate parents and caregivers on the need for early checkups and regular oral care for children.
October 9, 2013
Report on oral health finds many states failing U.S. seniors
By Rob Goszkowski
A new report by Oral Health America details the shortcomings of many U.S. states in providing oral healthcare options for older Americans. Seventeen states received a "poor" rating by the report, an ominous sign for the baby boomer generation.
October 7, 2013
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MetLife updates dental plans for ACA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Insurance provider MetLife is updating its dental plans to comply with the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
October 3, 2013
DentaQuest starts managing TennCare dental benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentaQuest has begun administration of the dental benefits program for TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, managing the dental benefits for approximately 750,000 children.
October 2, 2013
Fla. dentist sues over ACA employer mandate delay
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Florida orthodontist has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the decision to delay implementation of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
October 1, 2013
ADA report aims to help shape dentistry's future
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This is a critical moment for dentistry and a time for the profession to define its future vision, according to an analysis of the dental care sector released by the ADA.
September 12, 2013
IOH: Dental pros need to think outside the oral cavity
By Mary Otto
WASHINGTON, DC - Dental care providers need to start thinking in larger terms about the way oral health services will be delivered going forward and how the quality of those services will be measured, according to speakers at this week's Institute for Oral Health (IOH) conference.
September 12, 2013
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Conn. study finds vulnerable elderly lack dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The findings of a recent survey of the oral health needs of vulnerable older adults living in Connecticut show that many are not receiving the dental care they need and untreated caries is a significant problem, especially for residents of long-term care facilities.
September 11, 2013
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