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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Understanding the causes and clinical presentation of tooth wear helps clinicians to prevent further damage and develop effective…
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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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Ultradent Products, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is donating 12,000 disposable face masks to University of Utah Health.
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Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Community Water Fluoridation in July with Webinars
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Dental Organizations Request Tariff Suspension to Improve Flow of Supplies
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