Conn. study finds vulnerable elderly lack dental care

2013-09-11

The findings of a recent survey of the oral health needs of vulnerable older adults living in Connecticut show that many are not receiving the

AAE revamps website

2013-09-04

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has updated its website to make it easier for dental professionals and patients to access the association’s online resources.

Few survivors of HNC using mental health services

2013-08-14

Mental health services appear to be underutilized despite depression among survivors of head and neck cancer (HNC), according to a new study in JAMA Otolaryngology

Law firm investigates Align Technology claims

2013-08-05

A Colorado law firm is investigating potential claims against certain officers and directors of Align Technology. The Shuman Law Firm’s investigation concerns the company’s October

Perio Tray now has insurance code

2013-08-05

The ADA has issued a new insurance code for the Perio Tray, made by Perio Protect, as a noninvasive treatment for periodontal disease. The ADA’s

Cigna offers fixed co-pays for implants, TMD

2013-07-28

Cigna is now offering insurance plans with fixed co-pays for surgical implants and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment and therapy. The company’s new dental HMO options

Medi-Cal site connects patients to dentists but needs updating

2013-07-23

A small survey by the Children’s Partnership (TCP) has found that nearly 10% of the dentists listed as Medi-Cal providers on California’s online resource InsureKidsNow.gov

Senate report wants dental chains booted from Medicaid

2013-07-23

The Small Smiles dental chain should be excluded from the Medicaid program for encouraging dentists to perform unnecessary treatments to boost profits, according to a

Calif. insurance exchange unveils pediatric dental plans

2013-07-10

As states across the U.S. struggle to work out strategies and guidelines for implementing the insurance benefits mandated by the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable

New pocket guide aids in periodontal coding

2013-07-10

Patti DiGangi, RDH, has published a pocket guide for periodontal coding, DentalCodeology: More than Pocket Change. The guide, available in both print and digital formats,

Covered California picks 6 insurers for pediatric dental policies

2013-06-26

Covered California has selected six insurers to offer pediatric dental coverage through the state’s health insurance exchange beginning in October. Covered California was created by

Calif. exchange frees plans from dental mandate

2013-06-19

The California Health Benefit Exchange has persuaded state insurance regulators to eliminate a provision requiring qualified health plans (QHPs) sold through the exchanges to offer