Starting January 1, 2027, California dental plans must honor patients’ assignment of benefits, allowing practices to receive insurance payments directly while increasing transparency around provider networks and out-of-pocket costs.
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Unlicensed Iowa Clinic Shut Down After Years of Unregulated Care
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Supreme Court Backs COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers but Not Large Companies
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Federal Healthcare Workers Deployed to States Struggling to Handle Omicron Surge
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Virginia Dental Association Tells Patients to Avoid Hospitals for Emergency Dental Care
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RE-GEN Bioactive Dental Adhesive Wins Two International Business Awards
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Cannabidiol Shows Promise in the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2
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New Study Shows Age and Income Impact Dental Hygienists’ COVID-19 Infection Control Protocol
A new study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene found that age and income influence dental hygienists’ COVID-19 infection control protocols. The study of 500 practicing dental hygienists in South Korea discovered that…
Pursuing New Avenues of Care
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