After Congress Fails to Add Dental Coverage, Medicare Weighs Limited Benefit Expansion

Proposed changes in Medicare rules could soon pave the way for a significant expansion in Medicare-covered dental services, while falling short of the comprehensive benefits that many Democratic lawmakers have advocated. That’s because, under current law, Medicare can pay for limited dental care only if it is medically necessary to safely treat another covered medical … Read more

Por qué la guerra en Ucrania afecta a los tratamientos de conducto en Estados Unidos

El asalto de Rusia a Ucrania se siente en todo el mundo, y el sistema de salud de EE.UU. no es inmune. Tanto Rusia como Ucrania son potencias en el suministro de ciertos productos básicos, entre ellos, el nitrato de amonio y el gas natural. Luego de ser refinados, ambos producen dos gases cruciales para … Read more

Why the War in Ukraine Might Make Root Canals More Difficult

Russia’s assault on Ukraine is being felt worldwide, and the U.S. health care system is not immune. Both Russia and Ukraine are powerhouses in supplying certain commodities — in this case, ammonium nitrate and natural gas. These commodities, after being refined, can produce two gases crucial for the health care system: nitrous oxide, popularly known … Read more