Oral & Overall Health – Pain Management

…for pain control.4,5 Compared with the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, dental opioid dispensing rates were consistently higher in Canada, France, Australia, and Puerto Rico, suggesting opportunities to reduce these rates…

NADP Monitors Efforts to Expand COVID-19 Telehealth Program Funding

NADP is tracking recent efforts by the American Dental Association (ADA) and other provider groups to push the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand eligibility for its COVID-19 Telehealth Program….

Terminology Talk

…to sort through massive amounts of information to provide better patient choices, diagnoses, and outcomes. Drs. Mark Jurkovich, HealthPartners, and Linda Vidone, Delta Dental of Massachusetts, plus NADP Deputy Executive…

Federal Non-Covered Services Legislation Introduced in Senate

…and is cosponsored by Sen. Cramer (R-ND). NADP has been actively opposed to the House version (H.R.3762) of the non-covered services bill, which has been introduced several times in prior…

NADP Weighs in on Medicaid Trends Impacting Adult Dental Coverage

At the state level, NADP has closely monitored trends in Medicaid expansion, Medicaid coverage of adult dental benefits, and the creation of State-based Marketplaces (SBMs). States that establish SBMs like…

Dominion National Donates Dental Kits to Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month

…dental floss and fun facts promoting the importance of maintaining oral health. This marks the 10th consecutive year Dominion has donated dental kits. Tooth decay is one of the most…

Partner with NADP

…know… Nearly half of consumers are aware poor oral health increases their risk for various medical conditions, according to the NADP Consumer Survey. Interested in Partnering with NADP? Contact Us…

CMS Releases Updated Exchange 2022 NBPP Notice and Letter to Issuers

…out the possibility in the future. The update does not change the reduction in the user fee from the January final rule. NADP submitted comments in December 2020 opposing the Enhanced Direct…

In a Dental Industry First, Overjet’s Dental Assist Receives FDA Clearance to Bring AI to the Dental Practice

…adults, including 8.9 percent who have severe periodontitis. Left untreated, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss and painful chewing. Overjet’s Dental Artificial Intelligence measures bone levels in millimeters.   “Overjet’s…

Dental Benefits in Medicare Advantage: Making a Good Story Great

Dental Benefits in Medicare Advantage: Making a Good Story Great by Mike Adelberg, NADP Executive Director 3/28/24 While age does not determine a person’s oral health, a correlation exists between…

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