The proposal would ensure the insurers are spending enough on claims and improving care for customers.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine House and Senate advance bill to expand dental coverage under MaineCare
Maine is one of only 10 states that do not cover preventive and restorative dental care under their Medicaid programs.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine lawmakers take up new effort to expand adult dental care under Medicaid
Democrats have been trying to expand coverage since 2019, but the effort was derailed when the Legislature adjourned abruptly in 2020 in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s 1st dental therapist intends to press for expansion of the profession
Dental therapists, likened to nurse practitioners or physician’s assistants, are recognized in 13 states and 2 territories.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
State reprimands a controversial Lewiston oral surgeon
Dental regulators rule Dr. Jan Kippax violated professional standards in his care of one patient.
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Dental care complicated amid COVID-19 restrictions
NORWAY — Oxford Hills Dental Care reopened its doors on May 20. The solo practice of Maurice Convey, DDM, it also employs two dental hygienists, two dental assistants and an office manager. Convey had to lay off his entire staff back on March 16. His five employees were able to collect unemployment during the […]
Posted inMaine, News
Dentists criticize Mills administration for not letting routine care resume
Maine is one of the few states that haven’t allowed dentists to reopen for routine visits, and some patients are suffering infections and other problems because they have not been treated.