Former U.S. surgeon general advances oral health debate
2015-08-17
When he was surgeon general of the U.S., David Satcher, MD, PhD, issued the first surgeon general’s report on oral health in 2000. He has
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Dentaweb integrates DoseSpot e-prescribing software
2015-08-11
Practice management software and services provider Dentaweb has integrated the DoseSpot dental e-prescribing software. Dentaweb has completed the Surescripts certification, which means dentists using Dentaweb
Carestream to host hands-on learning sessions at OrthoVoice
2015-07-27
Carestream Dental is hosting hands-on learning sessions for its CS OrthoTrac practice management software and dental technology at the OrthoVoice conference in Las Vegas in
CDA calls for action after Western Dental’s Denti-Cal decision
2015-05-24
The California Dental Association (CDA) is calling for immediate action from the state to reform the Denti-Cal dental Medicaid program after Western Dental announced it
3M Unitek launches interactive training website
2015-05-10
3M Unitek has launched 3MUnitekTraining.com, a free interactive training website. The website currently has more than 50 continuing education (CE), product tutorial, and live webinars
Chicago to expand kids’ dental program
2015-05-07
On May 6, the Chicago City Council approved an ordinance that would expand that city’s current dental program in Chicago public schools to all schools
Second Opinion: Questions answered about ACA pediatric dental plans — Part 1
2015-05-03
In part 1 of his “Questions we should be asking insurance companies” series, Dr. Jason P. Hirsch asks a series of valid questions about the new
U.S. Senate passes CHIP funding bill
2015-04-14
Following the lead of the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate passed a bill on April 14 to continue funding the Children’s Health Insurance
ICCMO unveils new website
2015-04-09
The U.S. division of the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) has launched a new website. The website allows dentists to browse relevant information and
GAO report on CHIP: More access but fewer dental visits
2015-04-09
Children enrolled in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) had higher rates of dental access and more checkups than privately insured children, but fewer in
U.S. House passes CHIP funding bill
2015-03-26
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill on March 26 to continue funding the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but it will be
CDA, others advocate for improved Medi-Cal reimbursement rates
2015-03-03
In a hearing on Wednesday in Sacramento, CA, the president of the California Dental Association (CDA) and other experts testified that California’s very low Medi-Cal
