With an increasing number of patients using dental insurance, it's critical for dental service organizations (DSOs) to have processes and technology in place to accurately estimate eligibility and benefits at the time of service.
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The average annual salaries in the lowest ranking states for dental health range between $33,560 and $38,370 for dental assistants and between $57,670 and $75,970 for dental hygienists.
The average annual salaries for dental hygienists and assistants range between $37,860 and $88,610 in the highest ranking states for dental health, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and dental provider Express Dentists.
An oral surgeon accused of sexually assaulting multiple patients will be able to continue practicing dentistry, Fox affiliate KTXL reported Aug. 16.
CMS is proposing to expand what dental services are considered medically necessary for Medicare coverage as part of its proposed Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule, Bloomberg Law reported Aug. 17.
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Several states experiencing an acute shortage of dental practitioners are also struggling with unemployment.
Domenick Zero, DDS, was recently given the 2022 Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research by the American Dental Association.
Orange, Calif.-based DSO Western Dental recently added two California locations.
Orthobrain will provide orthodontic support services to Oakpoint-affiliated practices through a partnership between the two companies.