Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has fined Delta Dental of Washington and its healthcare benefit manager $130,000 for improper claim denials, according to a Dec. 12 news release from the commissioner's office.
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Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Virginia since Nov. 15:
The Thermopolis (Wy.) Town Council voted to remove fluoride from its drinking water, joining other cities in the U.S. that have ended or are considering ending water fluoridation.
Atlanta-based Benevis provided care to more than 600,000 patients in 2024, with 82% relying on Medicaid or CHIP plans.
The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington approved a tuition increase, according to a Dec. 11 report by Eyewitness News 3.
The Alabama Dental Association has launched a campaign advocating for dental insurance reform legislation, including a medical loss ratio, according to a Dec. 11 report by WSFA 12.
The American Association of Orthodontists is examining the potential effects of microplastic exposure from clear aligners.
Christina Mills, DDS, a dentist in Culpepper, Va., has voluntarily surrendered her dental license to practice dentistry in the state.
Complete Dental Care, an affiliate of Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group, has opened an office in Bellaire, Ohio.
Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management is leveraging its industry partnerships and surgeon network to continue growing its network and supporting members.