Kan. kids’ dental program on hold
2013-11-10
A Kansas program that provides cleanings, fluoride varnishes, and sealants to schoolchildren is on hold after managed care companies took over the state’s Medicaid program.
Dental Practice
NADP publishes pediatric dental coverage guide
2013-11-07
The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) has published a new guide to help consumers understand the options and complexities regarding pediatric dental coverage options
ADAA, DANB announce scholarship winners
2013-11-06
The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) and the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) have announced the winners of the groups’ scholarship awards. The newly launched
Most Americans unaware ACA includes kids’ dental care
2013-11-03
Most Americans are unaware that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes children’s dental services, according to a survey by the Children’s Dental
Sulzer Mixpac patent claims upheld
2013-10-29
A German court has upheld Sulzer Mixpac’s patent claim against German firm Ritter in a dispute over Sulzer’s dental mixing tips. Sulzer’s mixing tips are
European prosthetics, CAD/CAM market set to rise
2013-10-29
In 2012, the total European market for dental prosthetics and CAD/CAM systems was valued at nearly 10 billion euros ($13.8 billion), according to a new
CDHP publishes infographic on dental costs
2013-10-10
The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) has published an infographic displaying the average monthly pediatric dental rates found in federally facilitated and partnership marketplaces in
New AAPD campaign promotes early checkups for kids
2013-10-09
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has unveiled a new campaign designed to educate parents and caregivers on the need for early checkups and
Report on oral health finds many states failing U.S. seniors
2013-10-07
A new report details the shortcomings of many U.S. states in providing oral healthcare options for older Americans. Seventeen states received a “poor” rating by
Mich. extends dental care to more Medicaid kids
2013-10-02
Michigan has added more than 64,000 children to the state’s Healthy Kids Dental program, bringing the total number of children enrolled in the program to
Judge orders $1.3M in Medicaid funds returned to dentist
2013-09-22
A Texas judge has ordered the state to return $1.3 million that was withheld from Harlingen Family Dentistry (HFD) based on unfounded allegations of fraud
DentalEZ updates Identafi website
2013-09-19
DentalEZ Group has updated its Identafi website to create a more productive and user-friendly experience. The enhanced website now offers new tools for clinicians and