ADEA Notes Need to Recognize Oral Health as Essential to Overall Health
Oral health is an essential component of overall health, but that outlook isn’t widely put into practice, according to Ryan Quock, DDS, chair.
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A Third of Parents Say COVID-19 Has Disrupted Their Child’s Dental Care
A third of parents say the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to get dental care for their children, though some families may.
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DentaQuest Applauds Reopening of Federal Healthcare Marketplace
DentaQuest said that it applauds the Biden Administration’s decision to reopen the federal healthcare marketplace for three months, allowing millions of Americans to.
AI in Dentistry
Insurance Company Uses AI to Monitor Customers’ Oral Hygiene Habits
Beam Dental, a digital-first dental insurer that incorporates dental hygiene behavior into its policy pricing, is expanding its Beam Perks rewards program and.
AI in Dentistry
Ask the Expert: Dr. Linda Vidone on AI in Dental Insurance
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to catch fraud, waste, and abuse in the claims submission process. The Dental AI Council (DAIC) recently.
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Law Repeals Antitrust Exemption for Healthcare Insurance
The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 was signed into law on January 13 after a multi-year effort by organizations including the.
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Healthy People 2030 Includes 15 Oral Health Objectives
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Healthy People 2030 decade-long plan for addressing the nation’s most critical public health priorities and.
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73% of Patients Have Lied to Their Dentist
You probably know that most of your patients aren’t honest with you, as 73% of patients say they have lied to their dentist,.
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Only A Third of Older Adults Have Dental Insurance
In 2017, only 34.3% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 had dental insurance, according to the National Center for Health.
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Australian Think Tank Proposes Dental Insurance Coverage for All
The Grattan Institute is proposing a Medicare-style universal insurance scheme for primary dental care to ensure all Australians can go to the dentist.
