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AAE Endorses Medical Loss Ratios for Dental Plans
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has endorsed “Yes on Question 2 in Massachusetts,”...
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Increased Risk of Tooth Loss Linked to Obesity
A clear link between obesity and tooth loss has been confirmed in the largest...
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Lawsuit Prompts Examination of “Medical Necessity” in Dental Medicaid Cases
Two adult dental Medicaid recipients of New York State, Frank Ciaramello and Richard Palazzolo,...
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Dental Loss Ratios and Questionable Bedfellows in the Insurance Industry
Insurance industry dental loss ratios (DLRs) represent expenditures for patient services as a percentage...
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Increased Insurance Transparency Under New California Law
The California Dental Association (CDA) played a role in sponsoring recent legislation that was...
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ADA Leadership Engages in Brutally Direct Discussion of the Insurance Industry
On June 14, 2023, Dentistry in General (DIG) hosted a powerful discussion moderated by...
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Question 2 Wins a Decisive, Landmark Victory for Better Dental Benefits
Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approved ballot Question 2, delivering first-in-the-nation dental insurance reform that will...
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AAE Contributes $10,000 to Mass. Ballot Initiative ‘Vote YES on Question 2’
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) announced it is contributing $10,000 to the “Vote...
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Dental Medicaid Continues its Downward Spiral as British NHS Dental Program Nears Collapse – Part 3
In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we reviewed the US dental Medicaid...
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Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorses Ballot Initiative Calling for Dental Insurance Reform
The Massachusetts Nurses Association board of directors – 27 elected nurses and healthcare professionals...