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…
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Unlicensed Iowa Clinic Shut Down After Years of Unregulated Care
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Reevaluation After Scaling and Root Planing
This information is from the article What Do You Do At The Reevaluation Appointment? By Timothy J. Hempton, DDS. To read the article, click here.
Purchasing Insurance
This information is from the article What Type of Insurance Should I Purchase Before Starting Practice? By Michele Carr, RDH, MA. To read the article, click here.
ADA Asserts Dental Care Should Continue as COVID-19 Rages On
The American Dental Association (ADA) states that dental practices should remain open to serve their patients during the resurgence of the global pandemic, emphasizing the fact that dental care is essential. With the number of COVID-19…
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Research Shows COVID-19 Immunity Lasts at Least 6 Months
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