What do we do when we can’t afford to get our teeth fixed? For low income families, this is something that they deal with constantly. With not enough money to go around just for bills and food, how are they expected to be able to pay for dental insurance? If they can’t afford dental insurance, ...
This courtroom drama unfolds in federal court without much fanfare or publicity. The result of the decision effects people and dental offices throughout the commonwealth. The defendants are Mitt Romney and members of his administration by name in their official capacity. The plaintiffs are hundreds of thousands of citizens including about a half million children ...
After months of quiet lobbying, negotiation and preparation, Beth Waldman, Medicaid Director, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, sent an advisory letter out to Masshealth provider dentists all over the commonwealth. There is a new Third Party Administrator (TPA) in town. February 1, 2007, Doral Dental USA will take over support of member and provider services for MassHealth ...
Many of us have been there, sitting in the dentist chair and hearing those dreaded words: “You are going to need a root canal to save that tooth.” Some may be afraid of the procedure, but if you have ever had a root canal before, you may just be afraid of the cost entailed. Root ...
Finding the perfect dentist can be a challenge. Not all dentists are the same and we certainly don’t all carry the same dental needs. When you are looking for the perfect dentist, it is important to consider a variety of dental opinions and professional resources. Dentist locator networks are a great way to find a ...
When choosing a dentist for your child, you should first consider the differences between a family dentist and a pediatric dentist. The first, most obvious difference is that it is a lot harder to find a pediatric dentist than it is to find a family dentist. The reason for that brings us to our second ...
Many of us have these amalgam fillings. Too many people feel that they have amalgam toxicity. A lot of times, people need to have these fillings removed because it is chipping or is just wearing down from many years of use. Many years ago, getting an amalgam filling was no big deal. Actually, there was ...
In response to the recent column on the American Dental Association’s (ADA’s) new recommendations for fluoride use, Mr. Preshit Mulay, a dentist of Cornwall, United Kingdom, writes, “Aren’t there similar recommendations for radiological examinations for children and young adults?” Preshit, thank you for prompting such a timely article. The September 2006 issue of the Journal ...
The New England shoreline town of Groton, Connecticut is a picturesque seaside town, which is a favorite vacation- spot for many people. In addition, Groton, Connecticut is home to the Naval Submarine Base New London, Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company and the Electric Boat Plant, which is part of General Dynamics. Also located in Groton, Connecticut, are ...
When a mother takes her 5 year old son to the dentist for the first time, the dentist tells her that the boy has several cavities. The dentist wants to take xrays of all of her son’s teeth. The dentist says her son will need several fillings, crowns, maybe even root canal treatment or extractions. ...