Following a recent victory in Massachusetts, more state dental societies are pushing for legislation to protect patients. Such legislation promises to increase transparency and accountability from dental insurance companies, while ensuring more premium dollars are spent for patient care. If your state has yet to join the fight, it’s time to alert them to join in.

A growing body of evidence has confirmed the critical role the mouth-body connection plays in your patients’ overall physical health. Yet, due to these tight economic times, more than half of Americans are delaying needed medical care or avoiding it altogether. Unfortunately, the most frequently skipped is dental care, primarily due to the out-of-pocket cost.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides some consumer protection by requiring that large group health insurance plans spend at least 85% of their