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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
Mass. health reform helped adults' access to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Massachusetts' 2006 health reform law has significantly increased access to dental care for adults, especially poor adults, according to new research by health economists at the ADA's Health Policy Resources Center.
September 8, 2013
CDHP offers training for insurance exchange navigators
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) is offering training to state stakeholders for navigators who can provide information to consumers about dental coverage that will be included in the state insurance exchanges set up under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
August 8, 2013
Delta Dental reaching out more to consumers
By Donna Domino
As dental insurers evolve amid a changing marketplace and get ready to participate in the insurance exchanges required by the Affordable Care Act, the Delta Dental Plans Association is taking a more consumer-centric marketing approach, in addition to its traditional B2B customers.
August 7, 2013
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