by Darren Edwards | Sep 14, 2021 | Publication
*Just Ask Colorado. Colorado was one of the states that chose to expand Medicaid adult dental benefits under the Affordable Care Act. As of 2014, adults members could receive up to $1,000 annually toward the cost of dental services. In 2019, the cap was raised to...
by Caitlin Locklear | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been widely recognized as an effective noninvasive tool for the prevention and management of dental caries. And it has proven to be an invaluable treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. As noninvasive dentistry continues to rise in...
by Caitlin Locklear | Jul 29, 2021 | Blog
Congress is working on significant legislation — including adding dental coverage to Medicare — that could improve the lives of millions of Americans. So, what happens next? And how did we end up in this situation where we’re trying to expand dental coverage for...
by Darren Edwards | Jul 29, 2021 | Journal Article
A new study published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research examines the determinants of tooth loss in a Medicaid-enrolled population using claims data from 2016-2018, helping dental care providers understand the risk of tooth loss in their patient population....
by Darren Edwards | Jul 20, 2021 | Visual Report
Teledentistry promotes equitable access to oral health care and represents an expansion of existing care, not a new form of care. Whether provided within a dental office, in a community setting, or from a patient’s home, the suite of virtual tools allows for the...
