Ameritas and Spirit Dental were ranked the highest by Forbes as the best dental insurance plans without waiting periods.

The American Association of Endodontists has joined other organizations supporting a November ballot initiative in Massachusetts that would ask voters if the state should establish a medical loss ratio for dental payers. 

DentaQuest, a dental benefits provider, and oral health advocacy group TeamSmile have launched a project to connect underserved children with long-term dental care resources and dental teams.

All 50 states and Washington, D.C., will offer dental coverage for Medicaid enrollees who are pregnant and postpartum through at least 60 days after pregnancy starting Oct. 1, CMS reported in a Sept. 22 news release.

DentaQuest, a dental benefits provider, partnered with Partners Health Plan, a nonprofit managed care organization, to increase access to oral health care and improve outcomes for those with disabilities.

Here are seven private equity stories Becker's has reported on since Sept. 1 that provide a pulse check on where private equity stands in the dental industry:

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.