Health policy nonprofit the Kaiser Family Foundation recently released a report examining dental coverage of Medicare recipients in the U.S.

Most Americans said there are at least six benefits of having dental insurance, according to a Delta Dental Plans Association report released July 27.

Adult dental coverage via Medicaid improves access to and utilization of dental care and may reduce racial disparities, improve health equity and lower medical care costs, according to a research paper published by the American Dental Association.

The American Dental Association recently wrote a letter to CMS asking for changes that would encourage more dentists to participate in the program, according to a July 22 news release.

Amid the changes of the pandemic, many dentists are working hard to maintain financial viability, according to poll findings from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Senate Democrats are eyeing both Medicare and Medicaid expansion in their $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, reports The Washington Post and CNBC.

Saco-based Delta Dental Plan of Maine recently elected three new members to its board of directors.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority recently added preventive dental care to its coverage for adults under SoonerCare, the state's Medicaid program.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills approved the state's budget July 1 that includes increased dental coverage for more than 200,000 low-income residents.

The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and the Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation have partnered up to establish a $4 million grant aimed at improving the oral health of children impacted by COVID-19.

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu recently signed a two-year budget that includes $13.5 billion in spending but does not provide additional funding for dental coverage for adults under Medicaid, leading some health professionals to worry about the state’s oral health.

Virginians under Medicaid will gain access to additional dental coverage after July 1 thanks to a new policy in the state's recently passed budget.

CDT 2022 changes are effective Jan. 1, reports the American Dental Association.

Dental billing company eAssist Dental Solutions recently acquired multiple coding services publications to add to its list of offerings for dental practices.

Of all dental specialties, general dentists are most likely to provide an in-office dental plan, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.

Delta Dental of Illinois has named Rheaana Guess as its vice president, people and diversity officer, according to a June 21 news release obtained by Becker's.

Delta Dental released its 2020 Community Impact Report June 16, which shows the organization's companies and foundation donated more than $102.5 million last year.

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Sunbit Technology recently introduced June 16 its new "buy now, pay later" payment solution for dental patients.

Healthcare solutions company Henry Schein recently acquired a 70 percent ownership position in dental billing company eAssist Dental Solutions.