Dentist Indicted on Kickback and Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted licensed dentist Edward T. Buford III of Silver Spring, his business partner Kasandra Vilchez-Duarte of.
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Do You Charge an Added Fee for PPE?
There is no doubt that dental offices are incurring additional expenses due to the costs of personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the.
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PPE Fees May Violate Consumer Protection Act
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh is alerting consumers to surcharges by some dental providers that could violate the Consumer Protection Act as.
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Maryland Practice Settles Allegations of Consumer Protection Act Violations
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has reached a settlement with Batz-Weiner Lake Dental, a dental practice in Laurel, to resolve allegations of violations.
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Bill Proposes Adding Dental Benefits to Medicare
Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland has introduced S.22, the Medical Dental Benefit Act of 2019, which would allow older adults and people with.
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Community Care Reduces Dental Visits to the Emergency Room
As low-income and other disadvantaged patients find limited access to dental care, many of them turn to their local emergency room (ER) for.
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Most Children on Medicaid Lack Dental Services
As tooth decay grows among pediatric populations, access to dental care remains challenging. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports that.
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People Don’t Always Take Advantage of Dental Care
People with dental insurance aren’t necessarily using it, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry concluded.
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Maryland is Best State for Children’s Dental Care
Maryland was named the top performing state for children’s dental care, according to a recent report card among the 50 states on children’s.
