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Conn. includes pediatric dental insurance in all exchange plans

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Connecticut is one of the few U.S. states that includes pediatric dental insurance in all of the health plans that it offers through Access Health CT, the state's health insurance exchange.

January 16, 2014

WSDA launches dental referral program for kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) has established a toll-free number and website to help parents connect their children to local dentists that accept their children's insurance.

January 6, 2014

Don't be so quick to dismiss Medicaid business

By Thomas Climo, PhD

When you begin to analyze the numbers, there are compelling reasons to investigate the benefits of a practice that takes Medicaid patients, according to consultant Thomas Climo, PhD. He shares the story of one dentist who learned this lesson.

January 2, 2014

Colo. dental care still elusive despite Medicaid coverage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Almost half a million Coloradans are expected to gain dental benefits under Medicaid by 2016, but they'll have a hard time finding a dentist to treat them, according to a study by the Colorado Health Institute.

December 19, 2013

Top 10 stories of 2013: Part 2

By Tony Edwards

As 2013 draws to a close, DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the year in our two-part year in review of the top 10 stories. From teeth whitening to midlevel providers to new products to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, there was no shortage of big stories in dentistry during the year. Here are the top 5 stories from 2013.

December 16, 2013

Top 10 stories of 2013: Part 1

By Tony Edwards

As 2013 draws to a close, DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the year in our two-part year in review of the top 10 stories. From teeth whitening to midlevel providers to new products to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, there was no shortage of big stories in dentistry during the year. These are the stories that mattered most to you in 2013.

December 15, 2013

DrBicuspid.com Practice Management Insider

By Donna Domino

November 20, 2013

Kan. kids' dental program on hold

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Kansas program that provides cleanings, fluoride varnishes, and sealants to schoolchildren is on hold after managed care companies took over the state's Medicaid program.

November 10, 2013

NADP publishes pediatric dental coverage guide

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) has published a new guide to help consumers understand the options and complexities regarding pediatric dental coverage options offered in the Health Insurance Marketplace set up by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

November 7, 2013

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

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

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