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2023
May
16,
2023
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09:25 AM
America/New_York
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) recently awarded DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S. and the nation’s second largest dental benefits administrator, a four-year contract to ...
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April
21,
2023
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13:03 PM
America/New_York
DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., is encouraging Medicaid and CHIP enrollees to receive oral health care services as the state resumes Medicaid redeterminations and disenrollments.In response to COVI...
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March
22,
2023
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13:53 PM
America/New_York
Cheryl Polmatier, assistant vice president of strategic network solutions, has more than 25 years of experience in the health care industry. Prior to working at DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., wher...
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January
19,
2023
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13:00 PM
America/New_York
Steven Brady, regional vice president of client engagement for DentaQuest, recently joined TeamSmile’s Board of Directors, reinforcing both a personal and professional dedication to improving access t...
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2022
November
14,
2022
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10:05 AM
America/New_York
As part of its commitment to uplifting underserved communities and expanding access to dental care, DentaQuest this year has continued its support of free health care services to individuals in need a...
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October
31,
2022
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10:47 AM
America/New_York
As part of its mission to improve the oral health of all, DentaQuest is expanding access to dental care in three Florida Panhandle counties, all designated as dental health professional shortage areas...
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October
12,
2022
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11:52 AM
America/New_York
At DentaQuest, we understand the importance of increasing access and representation in oral health care and lifting up voices of underrepresented populations.As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, w...
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October
06,
2022
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09:32 AM
America/New_York
DentaQuest, the nation’s second largest dental benefits administrator, today announced it has been selected as a preferred vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP). Specifically...
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September
01,
2022
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07:12 AM
America/New_York
When Gabriella Ciancimino was deciding where to go to dental school, she said she wanted to go to a school that would help her become the best version of herself.And when DentaQuest’s Dr. Robert Blash...
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August
25,
2022
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08:18 AM
America/New_York
When the state of Louisiana recently passed legislation to provide comprehensive adult dental benefits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), it was cause for celebration....
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August
18,
2022
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08:38 AM
America/New_York
Good oral health is important to all of us. Regular dental care helps prevent problems and keeps your teeth healthy. DentaQuest knows that it can make a big change in the quality of life and a person’...
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July
06,
2022
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12:29 PM
America/New_York
If you work with people long enough, at some point you’ll come across a patient who is angry, upset or frustrated. This can be a difficult situation to handle, as your first reaction may be to get def...
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May
27,
2022
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17:20 PM
America/New_York
We’ve all seen and felt the growing mental health crisis in our country, with particular attention drawn to it this May as we mark Mental Health Awareness Month. From pandemic stress to economic stres...
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March
16,
2022
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12:09 PM
America/New_York
The National Commission on Disability (NCD) recently issued a report titled “Medicaid Oral Health Coverage for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities – A Fiscal Analysis” to President B...
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February
01,
2022
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10:30 AM
America/New_York
DentaQuest is proud to announce it has earned full URAC Dental Plan Accreditation. URAC is an independent organization recognized as the leader in promoting health care quality through leadership, acc...
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February
01,
2022
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03:21 AM
America/New_York
DentaQuest to Continue Management of Oral Care for Florida Healthy Kids Enrollees Under New Contract
Florida Healthy Kids recently awarded DentaQuest a contract to continue providing dental managed care to enrollees in the state’s CHIP program. DentaQuest has been a partner to the State of Florida si...
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2021
April
12,
2021
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09:12 AM
America/New_York
As part of National Minority Health Month — a time in which we also recognize Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 – 17) — it’s important to elevate awareness about maternal health disparities and the...
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February
10,
2021
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13:21 PM
America/New_York
DentaQuest, the leading oral health care company managing dental and vision benefits for 30 million Americans, today applauded the decision by the Biden Administration to re-open the federal health ca...
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2020
December
03,
2020
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14:16 PM
America/New_York
The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement is urging state leaders to ensure that oral health providers are among the first wave of coronavirus vaccine recipients following a vote yesterda...
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August
18,
2020
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14:23 PM
America/New_York
The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, a nonprofit organization working to transform an inequitable health care system, seeks to clarify recent oral health guidance by the World Healt...
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July
13,
2020
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11:34 AM
America/New_York
Dentists in full-face shields, surgical masks, gowns and gloves. Plastic barriers at the front desk. Patients getting their temperature taken upon arrival at the office.
Like nearly every aspec...
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July
10,
2020
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10:16 AM
America/New_York
More than 3,900 predominantly Medicaid dental providers recently shared their insights in a new survey on what the “new normal” will look like across the country in the coming months. Stress, unce...
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June
16,
2020
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14:41 PM
America/New_York
New radio interview points out virtual health interactions are up almost 50% — a trend that is likely to mark a new era in oral health
Across the globe, the pandemic has caused people to chang...
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May
18,
2020
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08:59 AM
America/New_York
As states begin reopening for business, dental offices across the country will begin to see more patients. And like everything else right now, the patient and provider experience will likely be ve...
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April
13,
2020
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10:01 AM
America/New_York
Hospitals across the country are facing an unprecedented public health crisis as the novel coronavirus sweeps through our communities. It has completely overwhelmed a health care system that was a...
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January
30,
2020
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09:01 AM
America/New_York
DentaQuest, the nation’s leading purpose-driven oral health organization, ranks highest in customer satisfaction with dental plan insurers, according to the 2019 J.D. Power Dental Plan Satisfaction Re...
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2019
December
17,
2019
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15:18 PM
America/New_York
DentaQuest is a disruptor that is bringing new products and services to consumers to prevent oral disease before it starts.
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November
04,
2019
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11:30 AM
America/New_York
DentaQuest CEO Steve Pollock describes why paying for value over volume in oral health care is necessary for a healthier future. DentaQuest is a leader in value-based care transformation, working with...
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October
08,
2019
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10:12 AM
America/New_York
DentaQuest has a clear vision for the future of oral health and has a clear roadmap for change.
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