by Amber Darst | Posted: Apr 13, 2022 | Specialty Practices
Commonly referred to as an occlusal splint, bite guard, night guard, or interocclusal appliance, an occlusal appliance is a removable device, usually made of hard acrylic. Occlusal guards can protect the teeth from many conditions. It helps in reducing the...
by Amber Darst | Posted: Mar 22, 2022 | Specialty Practices
Medicaid — the taxpayer-subsidized public health program which aims to help low-income individuals afford health care — provides dental benefits for eligible adults. Dental services are also a required service for most Medicaid-eligible individuals under the age of...
by Amber Darst | Posted: Jan 12, 2022 | Specialty Practices
Telehealth is not confined to one specific service as it covers a broad variety of technologies and procedures to address virtual medical, health and education services. As defined by ADA, Teledentistry provides the means for a patient to receive services when the...
by Amber Darst | Posted: Dec 8, 2021 | Specialty Practices
Alveoloplasty is a common dental procedure done to reshape and smoothen out the jaw where a tooth or teeth have been extracted or lost. It can be done in conjunction with tooth extraction or after healing. Dentists can rely on experienced dental billing companies to...
by Natalie Tornese | Posted: Nov 11, 2021 | Infographics, Resources
Dental conditions such as tooth decay, inflammation and bleeding in gums occur in older people due to inadequate nutrition, eating habits, usage of medications, poor oral care, and so on. Practicing good dental habits such as brushing the teeth twice daily with...