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News on the Go — May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026·Presented by Dr. Jennifer Bell·Dentists IN the Know

News on the Go with Dr. Jennifer Bell — May 28, 2026. Topics: Delta Dental of California Executive Compensation Under Scrutiny; North Carolina Proposes Dental Board Reform Bill (HB 1033).

Topics this week

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    Delta Dental of California Executive Compensation Under Scrutiny

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    The tax-exempt nonprofit Delta Dental of California is facing scrutiny as reports show its CEO was paid over $48 million over four years, with annual compensation jumping from $4.5 million to $15 million. This massive executive payout contrasts with stagnant patient benefits and declining or flat provider reimbursement rates.

    In the BriefADA Pushes Back Against Delta Dental’s New Paper Check Fee

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    North Carolina Proposes Dental Board Reform Bill (HB 1033)

    2:46

    North Carolina House Bill 1033 aims to restructure the state's dental licensing board by introducing non-dental public members. Dr. Jennifer Bell urges North Carolina dentists to oppose the bill, arguing that peer-led oversight is crucial for patient safety and professional standards compared to politically appointed boards.

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News on the Go is Jennifer's weekly news segment on DINKS (Dentists IN the Know), clipped for YouTube. The Bell Brief extracts topics and links them to summarized intelligence when available.