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NY attorney general scrutinizes CareCredit practices
By Donna Domino
Six dental practices are among 10 healthcare providers being investigated for alleged predatory lending practices involving GE Money's CareCredit service. The probe calls into question a financing option that has become increasingly popular during the economic recession.
August 12, 2010
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Wash. reduces Medicaid dental benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The state of Washington has reduced Medicaid dental care as a way of addressing its budget deficit.
August 5, 2010
Mass. mulls fee-capping bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill introduced in the Massachusetts State Senate would prohibit insurance companies from limiting fees that dentists can charge on procedures not covered by the insurers.
August 5, 2010
Teaching hospital adds health IT to dental curriculum
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Christiana Care Health System has added health information technology to the core curriculum for its July 2010 class of nearly 100 medical and dental residents and fellows.
August 5, 2010
Lawsuit challenges Trident calcium phosphate claims
By Laird Harrison
For years some of the world's top dental researchers have been debating the merits of calcium phosphate products without reaching a consensus. Now a lawsuit questioning Trident Xtra Care gum's restorative claims is putting the scientific evidence on trial.
August 5, 2010
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Better Business Bureau challenges ACT ad claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Chattem discontinue or modify advertising claims for ACT Total Care.
August 4, 2010
Denture chain to pay $150K in harassment suit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Affordable Care, a national denture provider, will pay $150,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex and race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency announced August 2.
August 3, 2010
Survey: U.S. dentists' income trends improving
By Laird Harrison
In an ADA survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. dentists, a narrow majority reported either stable or increasing income for the first quarter of 2010, compared to the previous quarter.
August 2, 2010
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First Rehab launches group dental plan
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
First Rehab Life has introduced new dental group insurance in New York, Connecticut, and Michigan. The policy will be available in additional states by the end of 2010, the company announced.
August 1, 2010
Aetna dental membership declines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Aetna's dental membership declined over the past year from 14.6 million on June 30, 2009, to 13.9 million on June 30, 2010, the company announced in its July 27 earnings statement.
July 29, 2010
Western Dental hit with lawsuits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western Dental Services, one of California's largest dental health maintenance organizations, is grappling with multiple malpractice lawsuits, according to attorney Ed Zinman, D.D.S., J.D.
July 29, 2010
Delta Dental launches Spanish-language website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Spanish-language speakers can now more easily find up-to-date oral health information and personal benefit details, thanks to an updated website launched by a group of Delta Dental companies.
July 29, 2010
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