Impact of dental reform laws
Ready for a mouthful of new dental insurance reform laws? The American Dental Association (ADA) digs into more than 30 dental insurance laws enacted this year. Fossilized teeth take us on a dental journey to the past, while AI-fueled capabilities show us possibilities for the future of dentistry.
But first, sink your teeth into some Hollywood news about how Josh Brolin found the perfect teeth to play a villain in an upcoming Stephen King adaptation.
AI's potential for improved diagnostics. A new study compares AI-assisted feedback and traditional feedback for dental students' radiographic diagnostic performance, and perhaps unsurprisingly, AI shows potential benefits.
Dentists and the HPV vaccine. A pilot project has shown how dentists could play a key role in increasing HPV vaccination rates.
New findings from fossilized teeth. Researchers found information in fossilized teeth that could help them understand why human childhood lasts as long as it does.
A different kind of insurance for practice employees. Individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) could be an alternative way for small and mid-size dental practices to offer employees health benefits.
Comparing independent and corporate dentistry. A new episode of "The Independent Dental Practice Podcast" compares the DSO model and independent dentistry.
Is AI-based simulation training the future of dental schools?
Dr. Lincoln Harris argues that dental education needs to undergo a change to ensure newly graduated dentists have more practical skills and confidence. He envisions dental schools integrating AI-based simulation training to help dentists build their technical skills before they enter real-world practices.
Why it matters: The dental skills gap is an ongoing concern, and AI could play a role in closing it by better preparing dental students with more hands-on training. (MedCity News)
18 states see new dental insurance reform laws
The American Dental Association (ADA) gives an overview of 37 dental insurance reform laws enacted across 18 states thus far this year. The new legislation focuses on a number of issues, including dental loss ratio, provider credentialing, virtual credit cards and assignment of benefits, according to the ADA report. States are also tackling the role of AI in claims adjudication.
Why it matters: Changes to dental insurance law can impact how patients access care and how dentists are paid for the care that they provide. (ADA)
Henry Schein One vs. Vyne Dental
Henry Schein One and Vyne Dental both provide software for dental practices. The two companies filed lawsuits against one another regarding data access and interoperability. The legal drama highlights the common challenge of interoperability: how dental software systems and tools interact with one another and manage data access.
Why it matters: The outcomes of these lawsuits could affect electronic health information sharing in dentistry. (DentistryIQ)
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- Finding the benefits of patient confidence
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