Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

The dental industry is continuing to prescribe large numbers of antibiotics, many of which are not necessary, according to a Feb. 24 article from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.  Here…

Patients are currently filing claims to receive reimbursement for dental work that was not completed after the death of a dental practice owner, CBS Pittsburgh reported Feb. 24.  Medgaus Dental Group in Monroeville, Pa., closed last year after the unexpected…

Here are six emerging trends for dental leaders to know regarding artificial intelligence, staffing, insurance and patient care: 1. AI adoption: Several DSOs have added AI technology in recent weeks to enhance patient care and improve operational efficiency, including DECA…

The American Dental Association recently contacted dental insurance company Principal to get clarity on a new policy regarding periapical radiographs. Five notes: 1. Principal recently notified dentists that it would begin requesting additional documentation for periapical radiographs taken during routine…

A newly constructed dental office building in Ocala, Fla., was recently sold for more than $3 million, ocala-news.com reported Feb. 24.  WJC Properties purchased the building as a net-leased investment from WMG Real Estate 3 Feb. 18.  The building houses…

The American Dental Association has asked that federal investment and support be provided to help boost small and rural practices’ adoption of artificial intelligence tools. Five notes:  1. The ADA submitted comments to the HHS Department Feb. 20 in response…

The Nevada Commissioner of Insurance has adopted new regulations governing how insurers report data for standalone dental plans, according to a Feb. 24 report from Insurance Business.  The amended regulation, R134-24, requires that insurers file an annual report on or…

Dallas-based DECA Dental Group has added Pearl’s AI technology to its network. DECA implemented Pearl’s platform after a pilot study resulted in measurable improvements in case acceptance for its dentists, according to a Feb. 24 news release.  Several DSOs have…

Southfield, Mich.-based Great Expressions Dental Centers has selected VideaHealth as its enterprise-wide dental AI platform.  GEDC rolled out the platform across its network of more than 210 offices in two weeks, marking one of VideaHealth’s fastest implementations, according to a…

Smile Source, a network of independent dental practices across the U.S., has launched a procurement and business services platform. The Smile Source Marketplace combines purchasing, vendor management, lab access and practice services into one streamlined environment, according to a Feb.…