FDA plays tooth fairy, awards clearance to VideaHealth’s cavity-spotting AI

…Factory, which the company says comprises the dental industry’s most diverse data set. It spans more than 100 million data points collected from dental service organizations, insurance companies, clearinghouses and…

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NADP Announces Selection of Eme Augustini as New Executive Director

October 15, 2019 (Dallas, TX) – The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Emeline (Eme) Augustini, as the new Executive…

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NADP on the Move – Jan. 2020

…24 article by John McCormick, “AI Helps Spot Dental Fraud.” SNOMED International – Dr. Mark Jurkovich, HealthPartners, received SNOMED International’s Award for Excellence and Lifetime Achievement during at its 2019…

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NADP Pulse – January 2022

…introduced each year.  Additional areas of focus include work with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) to ensure the dental benefits…

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Dental Utilization Trends Returning to Pre-Pandemic Norms Per NADP Research

Dental Utilization Trends Returning to Pre-Pandemic Norms Per NADP Research The NADP Dental Benefits Report: 2023 Utilization Trends indicates variability in quarter-to-quarter utilization data decreased significantly in 2023, returning to…

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Worst Types of Halloween Candy for Your Oral Health

…the National Confectioners Association, 98% of Americans who welcome trick-or-treaters this year will be offering chocolate and other candies, with the holiday generating $6 billion in candy retail sales annually….

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NADP Pulse – February 2022

…#1. This month, we will focus on HLI #2: Understand and influence the growing role and objectives of the federal government in dental benefits. Operational Plans: Deepen relationships with key…

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Three New 2024 Code Sets Available from ADA

…is available for licensing by commercial users of CDT, which includes dental benefit plans, third-party payers, and practice management software vendors. “Consumer-Friendly CDT uses simple sentences and straightforward language to…

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Top Concerns of Dentists

…staff. A series of articles published in the ADA News between discussing “Top 10” concerns about dental claims remains relevant today. The articles included perspectives from ADA members, National Association

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The Big Picture: Feb 2015

…our association, and I’d like to share some of my unique observations with you. While NADP newsletter articles and Dental Interact posts promote much of the work of our volunteer…

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