Here are six federal and state bills being considered by legislators to improve dental care access, reform dental insurance, increase private equity oversight and more: 1. A bill was introduced in California that would prevent private equity groups and hedge … Read More
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Medicaid expansion expanded Medicaid coverage to nearly all adults with incomes up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($21,597 for an individual in 2025) and provided states with an enhanced federal matching rate (FMAP) … Read More
A bill has been introduced in California that would prevent private equity groups and hedge funds from interfering with the healthcare decisions of dentists. Senate Bill 351 would block groups and funds from exercising power over dentists over specific actions, … Read More
HOPKINTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Alliance of Independent Dentists (AID) is proud to announce its upcoming National AID Symposium, set to take place in Washington, D.C., on March 13 – 15. This highly anticipated event … Read More
ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — A new national survey reveals most Americans oppose removing the hand skills test currently required by most states for dental professionals. The poll, commissioned by the American Association of Dental Boards … Read More
The North Dakota Legislature is considering two bills that aim to increase dental care access for low-income and under-represented populations in the state, the North Dakota Monitor reported Feb. 12. Five notes: 1. House Bill 1567 would fund a study … Read More
Thomas Greenwell wakes up each morning and gets ready twice — he goes through the motions of brushing teeth twice, doing hair twice and getting dressed twice — once for himself and once for his client, Edgar. Greenwell is a … Read More
he American Dental Association provided input on its small business tax policy, including how policies impact oral health and healthcare access, according to a Feb. 6 news release from the ADA. Here are five things to know: 1. The organization … Read More
Bring on year 23 of Give Kids A Smile! The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program kicks off today, Feb. 7. This year, the national kickoff event takes place at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. … Read More
TULSA, Okla. — On February 7th and 8th, thousands of dental professionals are giving back to the community to give back to their community with free dental care at the Exchange Center at the Tulsa fair grounds. The Oklahoma Mission … Read More
Texas has removed millions of residents from health-care programs as part of a national “unwinding” process that began after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. According to new data from health policy research non-profit the Kaiser Family Foundation … Read More
Some dentists believe that the interstate dental compact will decrease costs going forward, but not everyone is in agreement. Although lower costs could be one potential benefit of the compact, other dentists are concerned about potential increases in paperwork and … Read More
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College will host its annual Community Dental Day on Friday, March 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, which is hosted by the dental hygiene and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) programs … Read More
Seven full-tuition scholarships are available for a teacher training program for dental educators and private practitioners interested in an academic career. The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is administering the scholarships to the Academy for Advancing Leadership’s Institute … Read More
Atlanta-based Benevis issued a call to action to lawmakers, urging them to expand eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP to improve children’s dental health. Thirty-eight percent of children in the U.S. ages 18 and under have dental benefits through Medicaid and … Read More
The persistent shortage of dental hygienists is leading to scheduling backlogs at dental practices, according to a Feb. 4 report from CBS affiliate WKRC. Due to the shortage, the American Dental Association has proposed lowering the qualification standards and barrier … Read More
The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform in support of state bills that aim to prohibit unfair and deceptive practices by dental insurance companies and prioritize patient choice. State Senate Bill 5351 and House Bill 1535 … Read More
Brace yourselves for this one: Texans have among the worst dental health in the country, a recent study found. A 2023 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 35.5% of U.S. adults hadn’t had a dental … Read More
ARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College’s Dental Hygiene program and Red Square Dental & Orthodontics have partnered to provide TSTC students with increased hands-on training. On Jan. 17, TSTC and the Edinburg-based dental clinic signed an articulation agreement focused on … Read More
The ADA is expressing concern over the Trump administration’s directive to pause certain federal financial assistance programs. The Office of Management and Budget’s directive has generated uncertainty for programs critical to advancing oral health, education, research and care delivery, according … Read More
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry is now ranked 30th worldwide in the category of dentistry and oral sciences, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities’ 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, also known as the ShanghaiRanking. … Read More
Medicaid reimbursement portal access has been restored in some states after what the Trump administration described as an “outage” on Jan. 28 that potentially affected more than 79 million Americans across Medicaid and CHIP. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden’s office was … Read More
The National Association of Dental Plans Foundation recently awarded grants to three organizations dedicated to improving access to oral healthcare. The organizations that received grants are Charm Economics, The Children’s Oral Health Network of Maine and Rady Children’s Hospital – … Read More
Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump’s return to the White House — along with a GOP-controlled Senate and House of Representatives — is expected to … Read More
The Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) is concerned about Medicaid reimbursement rates, and is asking Gov. Ned Lamont for help. On Jan. 24, the President of the CSDA, Dr. R Steve Hall, sent a letter to Lamont about a “pressing … Read More
MINNEAPOLIS — UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson. Tim Noel, who joined … Read More
An ongoing “service interruption” at government contractor giant Conduent sparked outages across several U.S. states, leaving residents without access to some benefits and support payments. A person familiar with the incident told TechCrunch the outage was caused by a cyberattack. … Read More
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is notifying recipients of agency services and other affected individuals that their protected health, personal identifying information or sensitive personal information may have been inappropriately accessed, used or disclosed. On Nov. … Read More
Texas lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow some out-of-state health care professionals to practice in the Lone Star State, in an attempt to fix the ongoing shortage of workers in the sector. Bills for Texas to join existing interstate … Read More
Quick Summary: California dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental business office staff and laboratory technicians who are currently employed in the dental field and are affected by the wildfires burning in Southern California are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria … Read More
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA: The prestigious CCDCR Research Award is now open for abstract submissions! This is your chance to present groundbreaking dental research at the FDI Regional Congress, happening from 15–17 May 2025, in the vibrant city of San … Read More
For some UNC Adams School of Dentistry students, pursuing a global experience helped change their perspective and their future plans as they learned to work with limited resources and how to be culturally sensitive providers. Students in the program can choose from … Read More
Over the last 35 years, tens of thousands of dentists—both GP and specialty—have quietly partnered with IDSOs. Many have accrued generational wealth through the value increase of their retained ownership in either the practice or their new partner IDSO. Others … Read More
Texas lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow some out-of-state health care professionals to practice in the Lone Star State, in an attempt to fix the ongoing shortage of workers in the sector. Bills for Texas to join existing interstate … Read More
Everything is bigger in Texas. Since 1927, the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association (TDHA) has grown from a small group of pioneers into ADHA’s largest constituent. TDHA’s advocacy works tirelessly to expand hygienists’ scope of practice, securing local infiltration anesthesia administration … Read More
The Department of Health and Human Services has published guidance to help health care providers comply with recent updates to federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in health care on the basis of disability. The Office of Civil Rights issued a Dear … Read More
The ADA and 12 other groups are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to appeal a court ruling for the agency to further regulate the fluoridation of public water systems. A group of citizen petitioners sued the EPA after it denied … Read More
This report spotlights the voices of state workers, who share their experiences navigating unprecedented and historic staff turnover. The report finds that: Low pay is the primary driver of high turnover and short staffing. Without the pay needed to attract … Read More
The American Dental Association has voiced concerns with a new final rule eliminating an exception allowing third-party debt collectors to include medical debt on credit reports, according to a Jan. 10 news release from the ADA. Here are eight things … Read More
Gilda Casas, DDS, says her student loan payments are threatening her ability to retire, NBC affiliate News 4 San Antonio reported Jan. 8. Eight notes: 1. Dr. Casas, 65, borrowed $124,000 for dental school in 2001. 2. Dr. Casas pays … Read More
