Phil GalewitzInsuranceSen. Manchin takes the teeth out of plan for dental MedicareMedicare doesn't cover most dental care, but consumer advocates had hoped that would change after Democrats took control of the White House and Congress. But chances are looking slim because at least one Democratic senator opposes adding dental and other benefits for Medicare beneficiaries.December 13, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesImplantsPeeing our way to more dental implant materialUniversity of California, Irvine researchers have devised a system transforming human urine into hydroxyapatite, a material used in dental implants, with promising larger environmental implications.NutritionHigh iron levels may be linked to gum diseaseInsuranceWhat comes next for the current Medicaid challenges in dentistry?Orofacial PainInnovation over drugs to mitigate dental anxietyCardiovascularCan heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.
