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Does tobacco law have teeth?

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:45:00 GMT

When President Obama signed landmark legislation in June that put the tobacco industry under the purview of the FDA, it was greeted as a victory by the American Dental Association (ADA).

A new reform fret: The income tax issue

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:40:00 GMT

President Obama wants a healthcare reform bill on his desk by October 15. That relatively compressed timeline—and the prediction that reform measures will be passed by Congress this time—has put a lot of pressure on the dental industry.

Managed Dental Care, August 2009

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:39:00 GMT

Inside:

A new reform fret: The income tax issue

Does tobacco law have teeth?

Dental Network of America expands

Delta Michigan reaches out

Most recent ADA confidence survey shows little uptick

Military boosts stipend for dental students

InGenesis wins Army contract

Western Dental pledges help to low-income patients

Stem cells may aid dental implants

Medicaid lacks in addressing cleft palates

Remedent reports stronger revenue

Despite tough climate, Delta California posts gains

Noll to chair Dental EDI Council

Zila finds one buyer; another rushes in

After a long search, ADA appoints new leader

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:59:00 GMT

The American Dental Association appoints the first woman and first insurance insider as its executive director

An old-age question: Dental offerings for senior populations far from mature; new offerings slow to emerge

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:57:00 GMT

Despite a growing senior population, few plans offer coverage targeting individuals over the age of 65.

Managed Dental Care, July 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:53:00 GMT

Managed Dental Care provides coverage of the dental industry, including business developments, clinical trends, managed care, and insurance.

Boarding the reform train

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:22:00 GMT

Dental plans are trying to lobby Congress and the Obama administration to try and make dental coverage part of their healthcare reform package.

Managed Dental Care, June 2009

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:20:00 GMT

Managed Dental Care provides coverage of the dental industry, including business developments, clinical trends, managed care, and insurance.

Reaching out

Fri, 01 May 2009 19:51:00 GMT

Charity dental care increases as the number of people without dental insurance rises, and dentists react to criticism about not appropriately serving the poor.

Managed Dental Care, May 2009

Fri, 01 May 2009 19:48:00 GMT

Managed Dental Care provides coverage of the dental industry, including business developments, clinical trends, managed care, and insurance.

NADP: Dental benefits increase in perceived value

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:50:00 GMT

A new study shows employer concerns about preserving dental insurance coverage.

Millions of children have barriers to dental care

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:47:00 GMT

A new report by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI, has concluded that 12 million children nationwide have no access to regular dental care, putting them at risk for greater health issues.

Group think: Large practices are still in the minority, but on the rise

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:43:00 GMT

A look at the growth of the group practice model.

Managed Dental Care, April 2009

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:36:00 GMT

Managed Dental Care provides coverage of the dental industry, including business developments, clinical trends, managed care, and insurance.

Unstaked claims: Electronic data submissions to insurers move up-grudgingly

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:21:00 GMT

Dentists slow to adopt electronic claims submission.

Managed Dental Care, March 2009

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:12:00 GMT

Managed Dental Care provides coverage of the dental industry, including business developments, clinical trends, managed care and insurance.

Diabetic cost cutting linked to consistent oral care

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a potential huge cost-savings link between diabetic patients and regular dental and periodontal care.

Dentistry in a recession

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:56:00 GMT

With the effects of the financial crisis and recession translating to belt-tightening nationally and globally, the big question remains: Have the effects migrated from the waistline to the mouth?

Managed Dental Care, February 2009

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:53:00 GMT

Inside:

Dentistry in a recession

Diabetic cost cutting linked to consistent oral care

Kaiser Permanente awards $3 million for oral care

Delta Dental of Michigan launches blood pressure pilot

Floss—and floss again

Hygienists’ association warns on methamphetamine use

Zila reports dramatically lower revenue

Sirona reports fourth-quarter loss

Major osteoporosis drug linked to jaw deterioration

Dental Network of America, Philips reach pact

Sutter Health issues dental grants

ADA to revamp Web site

Consumer-centric Web site launched

Trident makes big charitable pledge

USC School of Dentistry adds Spanish to curriculum

Dental Select offers individual senior coverage

Managed Dental Care 2008 index

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:24:00 GMT

ADA/state dental associations ADA affiliate probes irregularities in licensing exam. Jan., p. 11. ADA announces new logo as part of rebranding process. March, p. 9. ADA awards seal to Natural Dentist rinse. Nov., p. 12. ADA Foundation pledges $300,000 to train pediatricians to assist in oral health care delivery to toddler-age children. April, p. 9. ADA gets warm and fuzzy. Dec., p. 8.