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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Boosting Your Immune System May Help Fight Off COVID-19 Infection
As many dental hygienists return to work amid the global pandemic, boosting the immune system is one way to strengthen your armor against COVID-19 infection. While a healthy diet and exercise are the standards of healthy living, there may…
Philips and Toothpic Announce Teledentistry Platform for Dental Professionals
New, professional teledentistry platform provides virtual patient connection to supplement in-office treatments.
Poll Data Show Dentistry Is on the Path to Recovery
Results of a poll of more than 6,500 private practice dentists show signs of recovery after the closure of almost all offices except for emergency treatment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Dental Association Health Policy…
Where Are We on Herd Immunity?
Herd immunity — when enough of the population has been infected and develops resistance, thus, preventing further outbreaks of disease — is the goal in fighting COVID-19. Although, at this point, infection rates are not nearly high enough…
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The Oral-B® Genius X Professional Electric toothbrush is powered by AI technology and pairs with Oral-B® app. It recognizes and shows patients where they brush and areas that need more attention. Innovative features…
Study to Determine Incidence of Novel Coronavirus Infection in U.S. Children Begins
A study to help determine the rate of novel coronavirus infection in children and their family members in the United States has begun enrolling participants.
How Likely Is Fomite Transmission of the Novel Coronavirus?
Recently, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made a few changes to its website to improve readability, but those changes made some wonder whether the risk of transmitting the novel coronavirus via inanimate…
Artificial Intelligence Offers New Way to Locate Mandibular Canals
Researchers at the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence, Tampere University Hospital, Planmeca Oy, and the Alan Turing Institute are using artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately identify the location of mandibular canals.
A Bright Spot in Difficult Times
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced dental practices to close— leaving many dental hygienists unemployed—there are always bright spots.
Nanocomposite Mouthguard Detects Early Signs of Caries Lesions
A newly developed mouthguard may help detect the early signs of caries and periodontitis, according to a team of Chinese researchers. The study, “A Transparent, Wearable Fluorescent Mouthguard for High‐Sensitive Visualization and Accurate…
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