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 $2 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 313 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesDental EducationDental school dean resigns over anti-Semitic images in course workA dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of anti-Semitic imagery in course materials.TMJ/TMDTMDs may be ruining patients’ livesRegulatory UpdatesInside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol HillLegal IssuesCharges to be dismissed against ex-dental employeeOffice ManagementDr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
