PDS Health, a leading dental and medical support organization, proudly recognizes National Dental Hygiene Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role and impact dental hygienists have in improving patients’ oral and overall health. Established by the American Dental … Read More
The San Francisco 49ers and Delta Dental of California and Affiliates (Delta Dental) have announced a multi-year partnership dedicated to fostering healthier communities across the San Francisco Bay Area through charitable student scholarships and environmental sustainability efforts. As part of … Read More
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio — When one comes from a culture that highly values learning, having a career mindset to succeed and the importance of giving back to the community, everyone wins. In this particular instance, veterans from across the North … Read More
The fate of Cook Children’s Health Plan, which serves more than 125,000 families in the Tarrant County area, has been pushed back and will not be decided until next summer. Officials with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have … Read More
The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment has led to an increase in the number of uninsured emergency room visits, according to new data released by Epic Research. Researchers studied 196 million emergency encounters between January 2017 and June 2024 to … Read More
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Texas Mission of Mercy is trying to alleviate some financial burden surrounding dental care with its free dental care event at the Amarillo Civic Center. According to Texas Mission of Mercy, dental care is an important … Read More
Texas human services officials have agreed to delay signing new Medicaid contracts until summer so lawmakers can weigh in on a proposal to force three nonprofit children’s hospital plans out of the program and change coverage for 1.8 million low-income … Read More
Here are four bills affecting dental care: 1. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law requiring insurance companies to provide dental practices with multiple payment options. 2. The Illinois legislature approved a bill that will regulate third party … Read More
There’s a dental crisis happening in Alabama, as some patients have to wait up to a year for oral surgeries and dentists say they are struggling to keep their offices open. “The access to care in Alabama is worse than … Read More
Texas Health and Human Services Provider Finance has released its fees for dental Medicaid codes for 2025, according to an Oct. 23 report by Texas Dentists for Medicaid Reform. Here are five things to know: 1. The fee for code … Read More
Who says gold medals are just for the field? At the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic, smiles are winning big, too. Hunt School of Dental Medicine students organized and provided complimentary screenings and cleanings to members of the gold-medal-winning … Read More
McGill’s Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is calculating the carbon footprint of its entire operation, including several clinics that serve the public, the faculty announced Wednesday. From dentists’ latex gloves to patients’ commutes, the faculty aims to … Read More
Dental benefits provider DentaQuest is limiting the number of additional dentists in its Medicaid network in Texas, according to an Oct. 14 report by Texas Dentists for Medicaid Reform. Here are seven things to know: 1. As of Oct. 15, … Read More
The U.S. Air Force broke ground on a new dental treatment facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas, according to an Oct. 21 news release. Here are six things to know: 1. Construction on the $88 million Dunn Dental … Read More
Harvard School of Dental Medicine Dean William V. Giannobile was presented with the American Dental Association’s 2024 Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Dental Research last Friday. The triennial honor — which recognizes an individual who has either advanced dentistry … Read More
Brett Kessler, D.D.S., of Denver was installed Oct. 22 as the 161st president of the American Dental Association. Dr. Kessler and the new and returning officers of the Association were installed at the ADA House of Delegates meeting in New … Read More
Summary: The American Dental Association will recognize outstanding contributions in leadership, humanitarian efforts, and dental research at SmileCon 2024, honoring individuals for their impact on dental education, global care, and scientific advancements. Key Takeaways: The Distinguished Service Award acknowledges nearly … Read More
The ADA Foundation’s Give Veterans A Smile program launched Oct. 18 during SmileCon in New Orleans. The program aims to raise awareness about the unmet oral health needs of veterans and encourage dentists to provide pro bono oral health care … Read More
Imagine a world where you could regenerate a missing tooth with a single drug, and microrobots clean your teeth every night. That future is getting closer, scientists say. “We are really looking for disruptive technology,” says Dr. Hyun (Michel) Koo, … Read More
Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience. Drugstores that once snapped up prime retail space … Read More
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell recently introduced a bill designed to expand dental coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and the VA. The Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024 aims to improve access to dental care in underserved … Read More
Driven by technological advancements, the field of dentistry has witnessed a transformation that was unimaginable just a few decades ago. From digital scanners to AI-assisted diagnoses and virtual consultations, new tools are reshaping patient care. However, while these developments are … Read More
A series of recently published opinions and letters in JAMA Internal Medicine present varying perspectives on the current state of US dental care all emphasize the need for evidence-based practices and changes in economic models. The conversation kicked off in … Read More
TUSTIN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LIBERTY Dental Plan, a leading benefits administrator founded in 2002 by dentists and health industry professionals which currently administers dental benefits in all 50 states, today announced that the company’s affiliate, LIBERTY Dental Plan of California, Inc., has … Read More
Staffing shortages have plagued the dental industry, creating an ongoing problem for dental practices and DSOs. The continuing issue of workforce gaps has some in the industry, including Catrise Austin, DDS, owner of a practice in New York City, worried … Read More
Recently, the Census Bureau released data showing that, in 2023, Texas was the state with the highest percentage of uninsured children. Texas left all other states in the dust, with 12% of its children lacking health insurance. In distant second … Read More
About 36% of dentists have dropped one or more networks in the past year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The American Dental Association compiled the results from its Dentist Trend Report Survey and Consumer Trend … Read More
The ADA Foundation’s Give Veterans A Smile program will launch nationally at SmileCon, and attendees will have a number of events and continuing education opportunities to learn more about providing services to those who have served. ADA and ADA Foundation … Read More
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell recently introduced a bill designed to expand dental coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and the VA. The Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024 aims to improve access to dental care in underserved … Read More
Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies and are a popular form of health insurance coverage for U.S. adults age 65 and older who choose to forgo Original Medicare. However, finding the best Medicare Advantage plan can be … Read More
In a significant victory for Driscoll Health Plan and its members, a Travis County Court issued a temporary injunction on October 4, 2024, blocking the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) from signing a managed care contract that would … Read More
More than 26% of dentists have dropped out of some insurance networks since the start of 2024, according to a survey conducted by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. According to the ADA’s “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in … Read More
No business is immune to cybercrime, and dental practices are prime targets for ransomware, hacking, and data theft. The sensitivity of patient data, combined with often inadequate cybersecurity measures and untrained staff, makes dentistry an attractive target for cybercriminals. For … Read More
On June 6, Lt. Mike Ramirez, an investigator with Medicaid Provider Integrity, received the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General’s Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. The award was presented during a ceremony in … Read More
There’s a little-known federal law that, if properly enforced, could revolutionize dental care. This law is important to every dentist and dental patient – whether you work with Medicaid or not. This article is meant to empower states across the … Read More
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Tuesday that the Legislature will review all of the state’s existing contracts with the firm Deloitte after it selected a company whose CEO was previously convicted of an “embezzlement scheme” as a project finalist for … Read More
The fight over whether Cook Children’s can continue offering its health care plan to more than 125,000 families in the Tarrant County area has come to a halt. District Judge Laurie Eiserloh of Travis County blocked Texas Health and Human … Read More
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is set to hold a workshop Nov. 18-19 to explore practices for advancing oral health in the U.S. across the lifespan. The event, called Advancing Oral Health Across the Lifespan: A Workshop, … Read More
Several state dental groups have created relief funds to help residents and dental practices in need of assistance after Hurricane Helene. Five notes: 1. Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane the night of Sept. 26, causing widespread … Read More
While the implications of the election on the future of abortion access have received extensive attention, the stakes are also high for the future directions of Medicaid, a program that seven in ten women have a connection to. Vice President … Read More
