Dr. Michael W. Davis[email protected]InsuranceThe changing landscape of dental Medicaid: Part 1The degree of dental Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse is not sustainable. The taxpayer cannot and should not fund such a dysfunctional program, according to Dr. Michael W. Davis. In the first of a two-part series on the changing landscape of Medicaid and its effect on the dental profession, he explains how this unfortunate reality is slowly changing.January 7, 2014Dental EducationAre disciplinary actions against DMSOs on the rise?More than 30% of disciplinary actions discharged by the New Mexico Board of Dental Health between June 27, 2011, and August 7, 2012 involved dental professionals affiliated with dental management service organizations (DMSOs).November 12, 2012Dental EducationInterstate Medicaid clinics pose threat to dentists, patientsSome interstate Medicaid clinics that cater primarily to low-income families have been accused of gaming the system for financial gain, putting those who work there and those who seek treatment from them at a serious disadvantage. Is it time for the dental community to intervene?December 26, 2011Previous PagePage 4 of 4Top StoriesRestorationsWhen DME should be used prior to restorationsDeep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.Smile DesignNew ways to restore teeth may upend dentistryRestorationsThese materials show promise for filling dental defectsLegal IssuesDental assistant accused of abusing pediatric patientsSponsor ContentDisaster-Proof Dentistry: Defend your practice against economic collapse