Baltimore — The ADA, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Washington — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has named Natalia Chalmers, D.D.S., Ph.D., the agency’s first chief dental officer. Dr. Chalmers, a pediatric
The American Dental Association is supporting legislation that would make comprehensive dental care a mandatory component of Medicaid coverage for adults in every state. In
The Dental Quality Alliance released the first-of-its-kind collection of downloadable state profiles in July that give an overview of 18 states’ oral health care quality
Washington — The Partnership for Medicaid is asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to “preserve and strengthen” the Medicaid program and to support
Baltimore — The ADA is asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to increase reimbursement and reduce administrative burden in order to increase the
Washington — The ADA and a coalition of like-minded stakeholders are urging House appropriators to “oppose any efforts” to weaken the Food and Drug Administration’s
Washington — The ADA is asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to prioritize several oral health issues. In a June 9 letter to
Washington — The ADA is supporting legislation to expand Medicaid oral health coverage by increasing the eligibility age from 21 to 25 for former youth
The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) is calling on state legislators to address oral health priorities in special session, as current dental provider reimbursement rates in
Dallas — Two North Texas dentists, their dental management companies and affiliated pediatric dental practices paid $3.1 million to resolve allegations that they defrauded the
Washington — The Partnership for Medicaid, of which the ADA is a member, is supporting new legislation to incentivize states to expand Medicaid. The partnership