The persistent shortage of dental hygienists is leading to scheduling backlogs at dental practices, according to a Feb. 4 report from CBS affiliate WKRC. Due to the shortage, the American Dental Association has proposed lowering the qualification standards and barrier … Read More
The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform in support of state bills that aim to prohibit unfair and deceptive practices by dental insurance companies and prioritize patient choice. State Senate Bill 5351 and House Bill 1535 … Read More
Brace yourselves for this one: Texans have among the worst dental health in the country, a recent study found. A 2023 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 35.5% of U.S. adults hadn’t had a dental … Read More
ARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College’s Dental Hygiene program and Red Square Dental & Orthodontics have partnered to provide TSTC students with increased hands-on training. On Jan. 17, TSTC and the Edinburg-based dental clinic signed an articulation agreement focused on … Read More
The ADA is expressing concern over the Trump administration’s directive to pause certain federal financial assistance programs. The Office of Management and Budget’s directive has generated uncertainty for programs critical to advancing oral health, education, research and care delivery, according … Read More
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry is now ranked 30th worldwide in the category of dentistry and oral sciences, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities’ 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, also known as the ShanghaiRanking. … Read More
Medicaid reimbursement portal access has been restored in some states after what the Trump administration described as an “outage” on Jan. 28 that potentially affected more than 79 million Americans across Medicaid and CHIP. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden’s office was … Read More
The National Association of Dental Plans Foundation recently awarded grants to three organizations dedicated to improving access to oral healthcare. The organizations that received grants are Charm Economics, The Children’s Oral Health Network of Maine and Rady Children’s Hospital – … Read More
Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump’s return to the White House — along with a GOP-controlled Senate and House of Representatives — is expected to … Read More
The Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) is concerned about Medicaid reimbursement rates, and is asking Gov. Ned Lamont for help. On Jan. 24, the President of the CSDA, Dr. R Steve Hall, sent a letter to Lamont about a “pressing … Read More
MINNEAPOLIS — UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson. Tim Noel, who joined … Read More
An ongoing “service interruption” at government contractor giant Conduent sparked outages across several U.S. states, leaving residents without access to some benefits and support payments. A person familiar with the incident told TechCrunch the outage was caused by a cyberattack. … Read More
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is notifying recipients of agency services and other affected individuals that their protected health, personal identifying information or sensitive personal information may have been inappropriately accessed, used or disclosed. On Nov. … Read More
Texas lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow some out-of-state health care professionals to practice in the Lone Star State, in an attempt to fix the ongoing shortage of workers in the sector. Bills for Texas to join existing interstate … Read More
Quick Summary: California dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental business office staff and laboratory technicians who are currently employed in the dental field and are affected by the wildfires burning in Southern California are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria … Read More
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA: The prestigious CCDCR Research Award is now open for abstract submissions! This is your chance to present groundbreaking dental research at the FDI Regional Congress, happening from 15–17 May 2025, in the vibrant city of San … Read More
For some UNC Adams School of Dentistry students, pursuing a global experience helped change their perspective and their future plans as they learned to work with limited resources and how to be culturally sensitive providers. Students in the program can choose from … Read More
Over the last 35 years, tens of thousands of dentists—both GP and specialty—have quietly partnered with IDSOs. Many have accrued generational wealth through the value increase of their retained ownership in either the practice or their new partner IDSO. Others … Read More
Texas lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow some out-of-state health care professionals to practice in the Lone Star State, in an attempt to fix the ongoing shortage of workers in the sector. Bills for Texas to join existing interstate … Read More
Everything is bigger in Texas. Since 1927, the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association (TDHA) has grown from a small group of pioneers into ADHA’s largest constituent. TDHA’s advocacy works tirelessly to expand hygienists’ scope of practice, securing local infiltration anesthesia administration … Read More
The Department of Health and Human Services has published guidance to help health care providers comply with recent updates to federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in health care on the basis of disability. The Office of Civil Rights issued a Dear … Read More
The ADA and 12 other groups are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to appeal a court ruling for the agency to further regulate the fluoridation of public water systems. A group of citizen petitioners sued the EPA after it denied … Read More
This report spotlights the voices of state workers, who share their experiences navigating unprecedented and historic staff turnover. The report finds that: Low pay is the primary driver of high turnover and short staffing. Without the pay needed to attract … Read More
The American Dental Association has voiced concerns with a new final rule eliminating an exception allowing third-party debt collectors to include medical debt on credit reports, according to a Jan. 10 news release from the ADA. Here are eight things … Read More
Gilda Casas, DDS, says her student loan payments are threatening her ability to retire, NBC affiliate News 4 San Antonio reported Jan. 8. Eight notes: 1. Dr. Casas, 65, borrowed $124,000 for dental school in 2001. 2. Dr. Casas pays … Read More
Several dental offices have closed in recent weeks as dentist owners struggle to stay afloat financially. Three updates to know: 1. My Community Dental Centers, a Michigan nonprofit organization serving underserved communities, is closing six of its offices due to … Read More
exas has 19 out of the 20 counties across the U.S. with the highest proportion of their population aged under 65 having no health insurance, according to a new study. The investigation was conducted by SmartAsset, a financial technology company. … Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the board, and dentistry is no exception. While much of the conversation around AI in health care focuses on clinical improvements, AI is also beginning to influence the way dental practices manage their … Read More
The global dental 3D printing devices market is poised for remarkable growth, driven by increasing technological advancements and the rising adoption of 3D printing technologies in the dental industry. Valued at US$ 10.50 billion in 2024, the market is projected … Read More
Our dental service organization market report has been prepared using advanced methodologies and research techniques to help businesses make strategic business decisions. According to Polaris Market Research predictions, the dental service organization market size was valued at USD 137.77 billion … Read More
For the third time, Texas state Sen. Nathan Johnson, a Democrat from Dallas, is trying to get a Medicaid expansion bill through the Legislature. Senate Bill 232 would create Live Well Texas, a state-specific approach to extending Medicaid coverage to … Read More
The ADA is providing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with comments for its ongoing project to establish a national standard of practice for all professions within the VA, including dental hygienists. The goal of the project is to create … Read More
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Residents of Brazos Valley will have access to free dental care through the Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM) at a two-day clinic on Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22. The event will be held at … Read More
Few industries have embraced technology as naturally as dentistry did with 3D printing. From faster workflows to new materials, additive manufacturing has cemented itself as a cornerstone of modern dental care. Dentists and dental labs have embraced the technology to … Read More
The state of Texas has been ordered to pay three whistleblowers more than $37 million in a 13-year-old case relating to Medicaid fraud alleging improper billings by dentists and corporate dental chains. State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of Travis … Read More
The dental healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by shifts in patient behaviors, escalating administrative support needs within practices, and advancements in technology. A new report from Benevis reveals key trends and developments reshaping the future of oral … Read More
MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Dental AI Association (DAIA) announced the launch of its expansion as the world’s first global organization uniting artificial intelligence (AI) and dentistry, to all continents and territories. The Dental AI … Read More
Update: The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network extended the deadline to file beneficial ownership reports required by the Corporate Transparency Act to Jan. 13, 2025. Congress approved a short-term spending bill that funds the government through March 14, 2025. The Corporate … Read More
UPDATE: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26. Impacted small businesses are therefore no longer required to comply with the law’s reporting requirements until further proceedings take place. “In … Read More
A group of about 75 individuals from the Opportunity Center for the Homeless experienced a transformation that could alter their lives. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic hosted Hopeful Smiles, a cost-free dental screening … Read More
