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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Patients are returning to the dental office, with 99% of practices open and patient volumes hovering at nearly 75% of pre-pandemic rates, according to the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute. This healthy recovery may be…
Periodontal Diseases and Genetic Disorders
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Obesity May Be Biggest Risk Factor for COVID-19 Severity
Research shows that those who experience the most severe COVID-19 symptoms are often obese. A recent meta-analysis of nearly 400,000 patients published in Obesity Reviews found that people with obesity and COVID-19 were 113% more likely to…
FDA Awards $1.5 Million Grant to ADA Science and Research Institute
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Google Supports Carnegie Mellon’s COVID-19 Forecasting Project
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FDA Acts Against Company Selling Products With Fraudulent COVID-19 Claims
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Scientists Identify Several New Bacteria That Cause Dental Caries
Using a technique called next-generation DNA sequencing, researchers in Japan have identified a new bacteria thought to be a potential cause of dental caries.
Good Oral Health Practices Reduce Pneumonia Cases in Nursing Home
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ADA Backs Paycheck Protection Loan Forgiveness Legislation
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VOCO introduces CleanJoy, a fluoride and xylitol-containing, minimally abrasive prophy paste.
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