Dr. Frank Catalanotto

Dental Therapists
Second Opinion: Dental therapists key to making Medicare benefit work
For the first time since Medicare's inception in 1965, Congress may approve legislation that adds dental benefits to Medicare Part B. In his next Second Opinion piece, Dr. Frank Catalanotto shares why dental therapists may be the key to making Medicare benefits work.
September 29, 2021
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Second Opinion: ADA Medicare proposal doesn't provide much benefit
For the first time since Medicare's inception in 1965, Congress may approve legislation that adds dental benefits to Medicare Part B. In this first of two Second Opinion pieces, Dr. Frank Catalanotto shares why the ADA's proposal for senior dental care wouldn't be a victory for all.
September 28, 2021
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ADA brief on barriers to care misleading
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Frank Catalanotto comments on the ADA's recent brief on barriers to dental care. He writes that while this is an issue that needs further study, the brief's conclusions might be based on flawed methodology.
November 16, 2014
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