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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,”...

Increased Risk of Tooth Loss Linked to Obesity

A clear link between obesity and tooth loss has been confirmed in the largest...

Lawsuit Prompts Examination of “Medical Necessity” in Dental Medicaid Cases

Two adult dental Medicaid recipients of New York State, Frank Ciaramello and Richard Palazzolo,...

Dental Loss Ratios and Questionable Bedfellows in the Insurance Industry

Insurance industry dental loss ratios (DLRs) represent expenditures for patient services as a percentage...

Increased Insurance Transparency Under New California Law

The California Dental Association (CDA) played a role in sponsoring recent legislation that was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorses Ballot Initiative Calling for Dental Insurance Reform

The Massachusetts Nurses Association board of directors – 27 elected nurses and healthcare professionals...