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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Missouri Expands Dental Access as Medicaid Cuts Loom
Medicaid expansion has opened doors to preventive and specialized dental care for thousands of Missourians, but proposed funding…
Managing Tooth Wear
Understanding the causes and clinical presentation of tooth wear helps clinicians to prevent further damage and develop effective…
Why Dental Hygienists Leave
New research exposes the impact of abusive supervision on dental hygienists’ mental health, job satisfaction, and decisions to…
Unlicensed Iowa Clinic Shut Down After Years of Unregulated Care
From unproven cancer treatments to an unlicensed dental operatory, the case of Old Cabin Retreat highlights the serious risks of…
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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are highly effective at preventing both symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections. The CDC has found that both…
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Will Battle Inequity in Healthcare
New national nonprofit will champion health transformation to build a future in which better health through oral health is possible for everyone.
Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence to Better Predict Oral Cancer Treatment
A research group is applying the investigative and predictive capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to better identify which patients with early stage oral squamous cell carcinoma will require chemotherapy, radiation, or other…
More States Open Up COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Adults
With SARS-CoV-2 infection rates remaining stable, many states are working hard to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents who want them. At press time, 31 states have opened COVID-19 vaccination to all adults already or plan to do so…
Study Suggests New Way to Treat Orofacial Pain Without Opioids
A low dose of the semisynthetic drug naltrexone has been found to provide pain relief for patients with orofacial and chronic pain, and without risk of addiction, a new study reports. The paper, “Use of Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Management…
Delta Dental Of Arkansas Foundation Launches Oral Health Education Grant Program
Eligible organizations can apply for a new grant established by Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation.
New Research Shows SARS-CoV-2 Infects Cells in the Oral Cavity
A group of researchers has discovered that SARS-CoV-2 infects cells in the mouth, making the oral cavity a possible transmitter of the viral infection to other parts of the body. Published in the journal Nature Medicine on March 25, the…
America’s ToothFairy Teams Up with Crest and Oral-B to Help Kids Conquer Cavities 2Gether
Crest and Oral-B Kids are teaming up with actor Miles Brown on a new Conquer Cavities 2Gether initiative.
Health Messaging May Help to Improve Acceptance of Science-Based Information
With the proliferation of health misinformation, the United States has struggled to get many Americans to abide by the science-based recommendations—such as mask wearing and vaccine acceptance—necessary to control the global pandemic. The…
Registration Now Open For OSAP Annual Conference
Clinicians, educators, infection control coordinators, and other members of the dental team can now register for the 2021 OSAP Annual Virtual Conference.
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