DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]InsuranceAnthem members can ask Alexa for dental plan helpDental and medical plan members of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield can now ask Alexa for help in ordering prescription refills and scheduling appointments through a new Anthem Skill.June 24, 2020Dental EducationECU dental school receives $3.1M grant to improve special needs careThe East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine has received a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to enhance and expand care for patients with special needs.June 24, 2020HomeAADOM cancels annual meetingThe American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) has canceled its annual meeting due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.June 24, 2020Infection ControlDenMat introduces new hydrogen peroxide oral rinseDenMat has launched a new hydrogen peroxide oral rinse to complement the company's recently launched hand sanitizer and hard surface cleanser products in its newly created infection control line.June 24, 2020Regulatory UpdatesCDA applauds proposal to preserve adult dental benefitsThe California Dental Association (CDA) is applauding lawmakers for the proposed state budget, which preserves adult dental benefits for low-income residents under the Medi-Cal dental program.June 23, 2020Dental Education$2M HRSA grant awarded to improve special needs careThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded an approximately $2Â million grant to New York University College of Dentistry's pediatric dentistry department to train dentists to provide oral healthcare to those with special needs.June 23, 2020Dental EducationADEA contracts with Chetu for online dental toolThe American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has partnered with custom software developer Chetu on an enhancement to its ADEA Dental School Explorer application.June 22, 2020Legal IssuesDental Trade Alliance warns members of new scamThe Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) is warning its members of a new deceptive scam targeting dental manufacturers and distributors.June 22, 2020RestorationsNew dental implant company launchedOral surgeon Ole Jensen, DDS, has launched Ditron Dental, a new dental implant company.June 22, 2020Product UpdatesMethod Procurement cloud-based software now availableMethod Procurement has introduced a cloud-based spending management software platform for dentists.June 22, 2020Previous PagePage 312 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesRegulatory UpdatesAfter 6 malpractice claims, dentist is sanctioned a 3rd time, once his license expiresA former West Des Moines, IA, dentist who has been sued six times for medical malpractice has been sanctioned for the third time by the Iowa Dental Board.CardiovascularApical periodontitis may be a risk factor for heart problemsOffice ManagementHow dental practices can say goodbye to SucktemberEndodonticsDental duets: AI and my Dustin Hoffman moment with Dr. Marty JablowSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
