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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More than 100 Organizations Endorse Dental Therapists
The National Partnership for Dental Therapy (NPDT) has announced the community-driven movement to improve access to dental care across the nation has grown to include more than 100 partners.
All Alaskans Age 16 and Older Are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination
Alaska is the first state to allow all of those living and working in Alaska age 16 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Alaska has the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination—16%—in the nation. Some parts of the state have 90%…
Kulzer Introduces Ivory® Releaf™ Minis Hands-Free Suction Solution
Small size ideal for pediatric patients and adults with smaller arches.
ADHA Seeking Dental Hygienists for COVID-19 Research Panel
Licensed dental hygienists in the US are invited to participate in a research study that seeks to understand COVID-19-related employment, management, risk, and infection control methods used by dental offices and dental hygienists.
Dentsply Sirona Establishes Scholarship Fund at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State…
Dentsply Sirona will donate $100,000 to create the Dentsply Sirona Scholarship Fund for Innovation and Leadership.
Reaching the Underserved
This information is from the article Reaching Beyond the Operatory by Olivia Morzenti, RDH, BS, CDHC, and Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS. To read the article, click here.
Oral Health Problems Related to Stress Are on the Rise
Oral health professionals reported a significant uptick in the number of patients presenting with stress-related oral problems since the global COVID-19 pandemic began impacting dental practices in March 2020, according to the American…
Small Indoor Gatherings Deemed Acceptable for Those Fully Vaccinated
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on March 8 that small indoor gatherings are safe for those who have been fully vaccinated. However, the CDC asserts that, regardless of vaccination status, all…
Educating Your Patients About the Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines
This information is from the article What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines by Michelle Wood, RDH, MS, and JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM. To read the article, click here.
Hands-Free HVE From DentalEZ
DentalEZ® has announced the release of an easy-to-use extraoral High Volume Evacuator (HVE) holder that can fit just about any dental chair quickly and easily.
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