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  The American Dental Association (ADA) urges all dental practices to remain vigilant after it was contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with information regarding a credible threat to the practices of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Current Threat Information from the FBIOn Tuesday, May 6, 2024, the FBI informed the ADA and the American Association of Oral and

Officials at the Arkansas Department of Human Services have ceased their Arkansas Medicaid Dental Managed Care vendor procurement process and are currently “reviewing options to either rebid the procurement or to move beneficiaries back to Fee for Service,” DHS spokesman Gavin Lesnick tells the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Lesnick cites an impasse in the negotiation process, saying that “during active negotiations with

Reprinted from ADA Morning Huddle, April 10, 2024: A study explored the microbiome of dental plaque in people with varying periodontal statuses. The cross-sectional analysis in periodontal health and disease identified microbial markers associated with different clinical conditions, explored variations in microbial diversity and investigated potential correlations between the oral microbiome and clinical parameters.Read more

Reprinted from ADA Finance & Operations Huddle, April 8, 2024: The ADA has an online hub for ready-to-use dental insurance information that can help dentists address and resolve even their most frustrating questions. Some resources cover the basics of dental insurance, including what a PPO plan is and how deductibles and co-insurance work.Read more

Thanks to our friends from the Dental Lifeline Network, here is a link to the 2023 report for the Donated Dental Services (DDS) activity from Arkansas for July 1 – December 31. Partial funding for the program is provided by Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), but dentist participation is 100% voluntary. If are already a volunteer, thank you. For

ADA News reports that a recent study released by Texas Health and Human Services shows vaccination and immunization exemptions are on the rise. Data from the 2022-23 school year indicates that 3.24% of Texas kindergarteners—with rates as high as 25% in King County—received exemptions “for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief” through the Texas Department of State Health Services.