Don’t Condemn All FQHCs for the Unethical Behavior of the Few
2019-10-31
After reading the article “FQHCs Churn Patients in a Big Scam” published on October 16, 2019, I feel it is appropriate to react to several
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NYC Dental Hygiene Program Receives ADA Accreditation
2019-10-25
The dental hygiene degree program at Plaza College in Queens, New York, has received full accreditation from the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). It
$1.25 Million Gift to Support Preventive Dental Care in Arkansas
2019-10-21
The Yates and Hubbard family have given $1.25 million to the Arkansas Children’s Dental Sealant program to expand access to preventive oral healthcare for 17,000
Legislation Would Add Dental Care to Medicare Part B
2019-10-18
Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) has introduced the Medicare Dental Act, which would provide coverage for certain dental items and services through Medicare Part B. According
NNOHA Salutes Bergman With President’s Award
2019-10-17
The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) honored Henry Schein chairman of the board and chief executive officer Stanley M. Bergman with its President’s
FQHCs Churn Patients in a Big Scam
2019-10-16
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are IRS 501c nonprofit medical, mental health, and dental clinics. The federal government requires these entities and their “lookalikes” to
Touro College of Dental Medicine Joins Program That Treats Holocaust Survivors
2019-10-15
The Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) is now partnering with the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program to increase underserved survivors’
California Law Requires X-Ray Reviews Before Orthodontic Treatment
2019-10-15
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that requires dentists who provide orthodontics to review each patient’s recent x-rays prior to the movement of teeth.
UTHealth Opens Physicians’ Clinic at Dental School
2019-10-14
Many patients often postpone dental care because they’re dealing with other health issues that also demand their attention—or vice versa. Now they can take care
Forum on Special Needs Dentistry Scheduled for November 1
2019-10-14
The CTC Academy will host its inaugural special needs dentistry forum on Friday, November 1 at its campus in Oakland, New Jersey, in partnership with
Penn Dental Medicine to Offer Discount Implant Treatment
2019-10-11
Patients at Penn Dental Medicine who need a single missing tooth replaced or who need a more stable solution for their lower dentures now can
CDA Cares Treats 1,626 at San Bernardino Clinic
2019-10-07
The California Dental Association Foundation’s volunteer dental clinic, CDA Cares, provided $1.46 million in charitable dental services to 1,626 people at the National Orange Show