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Colorado Dental Succeeds in Increasing Medicaid Reimbursement for Some Dental Procedures

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Colorado Dental Association lobbied hard to get state legislators to increase Medicaid reimbursement for dental procedures and those efforts recently came to fruition. Notably, the budget allocates more than $78 million toward substantial reimbursement rate increases for Medicaid dental providers.

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Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures?

The Dental Elf

The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals. The post Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures?

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The Power of Oxygen-Ozone Therapy

Queen of Dental Hygiene

In periodontal disease, periodontal pathogenic microbes and their toxic byproducts freely circulate not only within the dental sulcus but into the body as well, creating a cesspool of pathogens within our blood vessels, causing bacterial showers that translocate from the mouth into the body, entering the joints , brain , heart , and other organs.

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Beacon Dentistry Offers Savings Plan for High-Quality, Affordable Care to Seniors

Dentistry Today

Beacon Dentistry Offers Savings Plan for High-Quality, Affordable Care to Seniors Most Medicare participants don’t realize the program does not include routine, preventive dental procedures, which are critical to longevity and overall health. 70% of adults over the age of 65 have advanced periodontitis.

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BIOLASE Enhances Education Offerings in 2024

Dentistry Today

BIOLASE also offers specialized courses in endodontics, periodontics, and pediatric dentistry to provide quality education in various areas of dentistry. BIOLASE’s principal products are dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications.

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Midtown Family Dentistry of Dallas Offers Savings Plan for Senior Care

Dentistry Today

Midtown Dallas Dentistry Many Medicare participants are unaware that the program does not cover routine preventive dental procedures, which are crucial for longevity and overall health. Currently, Medicare benefits only apply to surgical dental procedures performed in hospitals.

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BIOLASE Successfully Concludes Waterlase iPlus All Tissue Laser Trial

Dentistry Today

The Waterlase iPlus laser is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of dental procedures, including tooth extractions, periodontal surgery, and cavity fillings. The laser is also FDA-approved for use in treating periodontal disease.