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Maine lawmakers are considering an emergency proposal to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric dentists who perform work on patients under anesthesia. Six notes: 1. HP1438 states that Maine currently does not fully reimburse for dental services requiring anesthesia, which…

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association recently adopted 10 new and updated policies touching on a variety of issues in the field, including scope of practice, education and licensure. Six notes:  1. The ADHA established a definition for full practice authority…

Dentists and other companies have kicked off 2026 strong with several acquisitions. 11 moves to know from January:

The Florida House of Representatives has passed a bill authorizing the creation of dental therapists in the state, according to a Feb. 5 report from Florida Politics. House Bill 363 allows dental therapists to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide,…

The Temple University Kornberg School of Medicine is planning a dental clinic and education center in Tamaqua, Pa.  The rural dental center will host 10 third-year and fourth-year dental students, who will be supervised by licensed dentists, according to a…

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health plans on continuing its focus on de novo offices and integrated care amid a shifting market. The integrated healthcare organization opened 77 practices across multiple states last year, pushing its network to more than 1,100 dental…

The dental industry could be seeing improvements in hygiene staffing as job satisfaction and retention rates are on the rise, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice…

Although the dental industry is seeing improvements in hygiene staffing, continuity remains at risk due to an aging workforce, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice management.…

Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology brought in a total of more than $1 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025.  The company released its fourth quarter financial report Feb. 4.  Seven notes on Align Technology’s fourth quarter and full year 2025…

Arizona Sen. Janae Shamp, RN, has introduced a bill that would ban public water fluoridation in the state, The Center Square reported Feb. 3.  The Senate Committee on Government advanced Senate Bill 1019 Feb. 3, moving it forward to the…