An oral surgeon in Michigan must pay $2.75 million in a medical malpractice case for reportedly injuring a 32-year-old’s carotid and lingual arteries, leaving him
Did you perform crown lengthening (D4249) or crown exposure (D4212) on a tooth? Often, there is confusion about which of these procedures is correct when
The U.S. No Surprises Act (NSA), which took effect in January, aims to protect patients from unexpected hospital bills. It also directly affects oral and
Jenn Lee, D.M.D. You just tossed an empty tube of toothpaste in the trash. How many times have you thought about where that tube of
ACE Panel: At initial dental visits, dentists typically discuss and review patients’ medical histories, but in subsequent appointments, dental assistants or hygienists often complete this
Editor’s note: Since this article was published in early 2022, the ADA has received new information on good faith estimates. To read the latest, visit ADA News.
The ADA has received questions from member dentists regarding the No Surprises Act and whether it affects dental practices. The No Surprises Act went into
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A Wisconsin dentist was convicted last week on multiple counts of fraud and making false statements in a scheme worth more than
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid is hosting a virtual webinar on March 21 on the No Surprises Act, also known as surprise billing, and
Ownership: Practice ownership continues to decline, from 84.7% in 2005 to 73% in 2021, according to the latest data from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
The Association on March 2 released a new resource for members to help dental practices make informed decisions and facilitate conversations about the Centers for
Schedules in dental practices, on average, were about 83% full in February, an increase from 77% in January, according to the second wave of the
