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  • 1.  NADP On the Move

    Posted 09-26-2012 10:41 AM

    Because NADP's reputation as the representative and recognized resource of the dental benefits industry continues to grow, the media continues to contact the association for interviews and background information. This month NADP also celebrated the volunteers who went the extra mile in their service to the organization with the presentations of the Gabryl, Don Mayes Leadership and Star Awards during CONVERGE 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

    Media Interviews and Articles

    AngiesList.com - Michael Schroeder interviewed NADP Executive Director Evelyn F. Ireland about employers offering dental coverage by size and percentage of dental benefits now written in the small and large group market.

    MedTech Media's Healthcare Payer News - Anthony Brino interviewed NADP Executive Director Evelyn F. Ireland about projections for pediatric dental plans, based on some of the analysis from NADP's June Issue Brief.

    NADP Dental Intelligence - NADP continued its monthly article series targeting brokers by distributing Tips for Selling Dental Coverage to NADP members, the National Association of Health Underwriters and CDHC Health Solutions.

    Spotlight on NADP Members

    NADP honored the following volunteers at CONVERGE 2012 for their outstanding contributions to the association:

    Gabryl Award - Bruce Hentschel, Principal Financial Group (See related article)

    Don Mayes Leadership Award - Drs. Paul Chaitkin, First Commonwealth/Guardian, and Doyle Williams, DentaQuest

    Star Awards - Jeff Album, Delta Dental of CA, NY, PA, & Affiliates; Forrest Flint, HealthPartners; Rob Goren, Delta Dental of MO; Rick Lantz, Delta Dental of MI, IN, OH; Theresa McConeghey, Principal Financial Group; Linda Moore, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC; James Mullen, Delta Dental of CA, NY, PA, & Affiliates; Chuck Stewart, Smile Brands; Chris Swanker, Guardian Life Insurance Company; Sue Wright, Lincoln Financial.  View the Star Awards video here.

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    Jennifer Hudson
    Communications Specialist
    National Association of Dental Plans
    Dallas TX
    (972) 458-6998 (105)
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