California dentists and the California Dental Association are concerned with contract changes announced by Delta Dental of California. 

From insurance reimbursement rates to a new private equity firm focused on orthodontists and pediatric dentists, here are five dental payer updates to know that Becker's has covered since Aug. 17:

Insurance reimbursement rates have remained stagnant for dentists this year despite rising operating costs, according to an August poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

A private equity firm focused on orthodontists and pediatric dentists launched Sept. 1. 

Dental Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm, will join Buckingham Strategic Wealth, an investment adviser.

The dreaded “i” word, inflation, isn’t just throwing consumers for a loop—it’s also seriously impacting the profitability of dental practices.

Eight states have passed laws regarding dental provider network leasing, virtual credit cards and noncovered services in 2022.

Inflation, supply chain disruptions and low reimbursement rates are among the top challenges affecting the economic success of dental practices in the U.S.

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.

Bento secured $8.1 million in series A funding and two more dental payer stories Becker's has reported on since July 18:

NovoDynamics will integrate its artificial intelligence-powered insurance claim platform into Vyne Dental's payer services portfolio as part of a partnership between the two companies. 

A new CMS proposal and seven other Medicaid and Medicare updates since June 29:

Bento, a dental plan platform, has secured $8.1 million in series A funding.

Much has been written about changes underway in the pay over time market, from consolidation taking root to the possibility that it is losing its luster.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is offering Vermont Blue Dental to provide dental plans and coverage to large employer groups.

A new CMS policy proposal and seven more dental payer stories Becker's has reported on since June 16:

The American Dental Association is leading a group of medical organizations asking lawmakers to expand dental care coverage under Medicaid. 

Diamond Braces has partnered with Zentist to incorporate Remit AI automation software into its 52 offices. 

Weave has added insurance verification to its communications platform, which is designed to give dental practices quick access to patient insurance information, reducing the time spent on insurance verification. 

CMS is proposing to pay for more dental services as part of its proposed Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule released July 7.