About 13% of Americans did not get needed dental care in the past year because of the cost, more than twice the rate for medical care, prescription drugs or mental health care, according to an analysis by the American Dental…
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San Francisco-based Zentist has launched Vault, a lockbox automation solution designed to help dental organizations automate the receipt, processing, deposit and reconciliation of insurance checks. Built within Zentist’s Remit AI platform, Vault provides a dedicated lockbox that receives insurance checks…
From new pieces of legislation to states increasing their dental Medicaid budgets, here are 20 updates on the dental insurance industry that dentists and DSO leaders should know, as reported by Becker’s during the third quarter of 2026. Note: This…
Advantage Dental Services recently agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle allegations that it improperly billed Oregon’s Medicaid program. The dental plan allegedly billed Medicaid for phone calls to patients that were recorded as nutrition and oral hygiene counseling but…
The American Dental Association is warning Congress that dental coverage risks getting overlooked as lawmakers consider broader health insurance reforms, calling for state oversight of self-funded dental plans, reforms to prior authorization practices and benefit transparency, according to a Sept.…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1629, which requires dental plans to honor patients’ assignment of benefits requests and improves oversight of dental plan networks. The bill ensures dentists can receive payment directly from dental plans, rather than requiring…
Dental insurance company United Concordia has launched a new benefits package that shifts focus from treatment to prevention. Concordia Clarus includes up to four cleanings annually, wellness screenings and AI-powered oral health technology, according to a Sept. 25 news release…
Dental advocates have helped pass 400 dental insurance reform laws across the country over the last few years, according to the American Dental Association. Four notes: 1. The milestone builds on the more than 100 dental insurance reform bills introduced…
Dental industry leaders and clinicians continue to advocate for changes to insurance plans as they deal with stagnant reimbursements, legislative changes and potentially restrictive policies.
The American Dental Association is urging Congress to strengthen oversight of dental insurance markets while ensuring that fraud prevention and competition policies do not impose unnecessary burdens on independent dental practices. Six notes: