Phil Galewitz

Insurance
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
States expanded Medicaid dental coverage for low-income adults, but GOP budget cuts could eliminate these gains.
March 6, 2026
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Insurance
Sen. Manchin takes the teeth out of plan for dental Medicare
Medicare doesn't cover most dental care, but consumer advocates had hoped that would change after Democrats took control of the White House and Congress. But chances are looking slim because at least one Democratic senator opposes adding dental and other benefits for Medicare beneficiaries.
December 13, 2021
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Jilted lover leads to arrest of alleged dentist swindler
A woman's viral TikTok about dog food led to dentist swindler's arrest.
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Implant-supported or abutment-supported? How the ADA's coding change could affect your dental claims.
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Your dental billing should show its work. Now the technology can as well.
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Podcasts
Be the fast follower: A futurist’s advice on adopting new technology
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Legal Issues
Woman arrested for scamming dentist
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Jilted lover leads to arrest of alleged dentist swindler
By Melissa Busch
A woman's viral TikTok about dog food led to dentist swindler's arrest.
November 10, 2026
Metal handcuffs rest on fingerprint identification cards.
Implant-supported or abutment-supported? How the ADA's coding change could affect your dental claims.
By Estela Vargas
Coding expert Estela Vargas, CRDH, explains the ADA’s changes to screw-retained implant crowns and how they will affect your practice.
November 10, 2026
Headshot of Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Your dental billing should show its work. Now the technology can as well.
By Lauren Stanford, RDH
Wisdom's new dental billing portal, explains Lauren Stanford, RDH, finally allows dentists to see their billing work in real time.
November 10, 2026
Headshot of Lauren Stanford, RDH.
Be the fast follower: A futurist’s advice on adopting new technology
By Kevin Henry
Futurist Crystal Washington urges dental leaders to be “fast followers” of new tech, with some caveats.
November 10, 2026
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Woman arrested for scamming dentist
By Melissa Busch
A woman claiming to be a disgruntled former patient stole thousands of dollars from a dentist before she was arrested.
November 9, 2026
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Dentists may be stigmatizing these patients
By Melissa Busch
Dentists' hidden bias toward cavity-prone kids may undermine treatment quality and care access, according to a new study.
November 9, 2026
A woman pediatric dentist and an assistant work on a patient's teeth.
Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Production starts with fundamentals. Dr. Roger Levin shares strategies to grow revenue despite lower reimbursements and inflation.
November 9, 2026
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Dentistry’s 'age of disorder': What DSOs, practices, and suppliers must do differently
By Kevin Henry
Dykema’s Brian Colao explains why dentistry has entered an “age of disorder,” why DSOs were hit hard, and how suppliers should respond.
November 9, 2026
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Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's 75-year sentence stands firm after a failed appeal challenge.
November 6, 2026
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These factors affect burnout in dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Clinical training appears to be triggering a burnout crisis in dental education nationwide.
November 6, 2026
A woman dental hygienist holds a hand up to her forehead. The image illustrates work fatigue and burnout.
Beyond Google: 2 new ad platforms every dental practice should be watching
By Matthew McBride
Apple Maps and ChatGPT now sell ads. Matthew McBride explains why getting in early matters and how to test both without overspending.
November 6, 2026
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Dentist accused of touching staff makes plea deal
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's career ended in a sexual misconduct plea deal and potential prison time.
November 5, 2026
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