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CMS finalizes network adequacy standards, expands dental benefits for ACA exchange

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States now can add routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced in its 2025 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters fina | In its annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters final rule, CMS prioritized dental and prescription drug benefits, network adequacy standardization (..)

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Opinion: Dental care is in crisis. But it’s also a moment of opportunity

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While staffing crises at hospitals continue to make headlines, dental care — too often overlooked and treated as separate from medical — is also experiencing a significant workforce challenge. In my role leading dental at Sun Life U.S., That’s why regular dental care is so important. Read the rest…

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Cigna rolls out new digital dental screening tool to 16.5M members

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Cigna has launched a new tool that will allow its members to use their smartphones to check for dental health issues including gum disease and cavities. Cigna has launched a new tool that will allow its members to use their smartphones to check for dental health issues including gum disease and cavities.

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Lead aprons not necessary for patients during X-rays, says largest U.S. dental group

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But new safety guidelines  from the American Dental Association (ADA) call for discontinuing their use among patients, both because X-ray technology has evolved significantly over the years, and because there are better ways to reduce patients’ exposure to radiation, such as using digital as opposed to conventional X-ray film.

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Opinion: Health record interoperability needs to include dental health records

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While this is a win for patients, providers, and researchers, the legislation’s failure to include dental care ignores the crucial link between oral health and overall health. Read the rest…

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Participating in Dental Outreach Programs 

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Across the United States, many dental schools participate in dental outreach programs.  What are these programs, and how can you make the most of your time participating during dental school? What are dental outreach programs? Many dental schools have organized community outreach programs.

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Dental implant market: Top trends bolstering industry growth

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This has led to increased demand for dental implants in the region as they improve a patient’s overall teeth structure and appearance. The global dental implants market size is poised to expand substantially over the next few years. dental implants market: The U.S. Potential of U.S.