A growing number of dentists in Kentucky are pulling out of the state’s Medicaid program due to low reimbursement rates, the Courier-Journal reported April 6. Five notes: 1. More than 1.5 million Kentucky residents rely on Medicaid to receive…
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The Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act was reintroduced in Congress and received backing from a coalition of more than 10 dental organizations, according to an April 4 news release from the American Dental Association. Here are five things to know:
Calvin Despain, DDS, broke ground on a new location for Skyview Dental Clinic in Moses Lake, Wash., the Columbia Basin Herald reported April 7. The new 6,000-square-foot practice will include 10 treatment rooms and state-of-the-art equipment. The extra space will…
A bill in Illinois that would require dental insurance companies to cover dental visits immediately was passed in the state Senate. Senate Bill 1392 requires dental insurers to send payments directly to dental providers when requested by a patient, according…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Wisconsin dental practice to its network. The DSO partnered with Preferred Dental Partners in Horicon and Beaver Dam, Wis. The practice is led by Anna Minnema, DDS, and Megan Oldridge, DMD. Imagen…
Increasing reimbursements often sit atop the wishlist for dentists and dental providers when it comes to dental insurance changes. But there are other improvements that could be made, such as digital and automated claims, fixing unreasonable claim denials and mandating…
Portland, Ore.-based Willamette Dental, formerly known as Willamette Dental Group, rebranded with a revised name as well as a new logo, brand visuals and brand messaging strategy. The company’s new logo emphasizes its commitment to overall health and references the…
A single-tenant retail property in Leesburg, Fla., that houses a Heartland Dental practice, has been sold, according to an April 2 report from REBusiness Online. The DSO operates the 4,296-square-foot building as South Leesburg Dental Care. Heartland Dental has a…
Efros Orthodontics opened a new practice in Albany, N.Y., its seventh location, according to an April 5 report from StreetInsider.com. The practice specializes in both traditional braces and Invisalign treatment for children and adults. Efros Orthodontics is led by Greg…
Several dental practices and clinics have closed this year due to funding challenges and unexpected events. Here are eight closures to know from 2025 so far: 1. Lewiston, Maine-based Community Clinical Services plans to close its pediatric dental clinic May…