Today's Top 20 Stories
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Washington dentist indefinitely suspended after missing payments
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Andrew Lai, DDS.
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Virginia dental office accidentally leaks patient information
Alexandria, Va.-based Mount Vernon Dental Smiles recently experienced a data security incident involving patient information.
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AtlantiCare to open 1st dental clinic
Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare will open its first dental clinic in Atlantic City in February.
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Dental practices need to get creative with staffing: Execs
The dental workforce (or lack thereof) was a consistent issue in dentistry throughout 2023, with there being a shortage of dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants.
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Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics appoints 4 new execs
Fort Worth, Texas-based Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics recently added four executives to its leadership team.
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Northwell Health acquires 2 dental practices
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health recently acquired two dental practices to expand services in Nassau County, N.Y.
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Why dental insurance is at a 'tipping point'
The increased adoption of medical loss ratio in the dental industry will have a major impact on dental insurance companies, DSOs and patients in 2024, according to two DSO executives.
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5 recent Heartland Dental moves
Here are five updates from Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental since Dec. 5:
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The 'outdated' part of dentistry
Oral hygiene advice given to patients must be updated to improve dental literacy, according to Steven Edwards, DDS.
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23-practice multispeciality DPO launches
Dental Associates of Connecticut launched Archway Dental Partners, a multispecialty dental partnership organization.
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Heartland Dental to open Kentucky practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is planning to open a practice location in Louisville, Ky., according to a Jan. 18 report from the Louisville Courier Journal.
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Viper Partners 'all in' on dentistry
Viper Partners, an advisory and investment firm, plans to remain active in the dental industry this year after closing several oral surgery deals in 2023.
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4 recents dental 1sts to know
Several DSOs and dental groups have kicked off 2024 by opening milestone practices.
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The biggest trends dentists are following in 2024
Many dentists are following the introduction and implementation of new technologies in the industry.
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Adapt fast or fall behind: How Sage Dental is staying ahead
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has started off 2024 with a pair of acquisitions, building on last year's expansion success, when they surpassed 100 total practices.
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Rural areas have less access to dental care, worse oral health: Report
Adults living in rural areas are less likely to visit a dentist and have access to an oral healthcare provider compared to their urban and suburban counterparts, leading to worse dental health, according to a Jan. 17 report by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
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Flagship Specialty Partners appoints CFO
Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners recently appointed Sean Lyman as its CFO.
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ECU dental school reaches 100,000 patients served
East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine in Greenville, N.C., recently celebrated serving 100,000 patients throughout the state.
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Iowa dentist's license suspended for sexual misconduct
The Iowa Dental Board suspended the license of Calvin Weber, DDS, over charges of "improper sexual contact with or making lewd, lascivious or improper remarks or advances to a patient."
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A 'game-changer' for dentistry
While new pieces of dental technology have been introduced in recent years to enhance patient care, improve communication and ease administrative burdens, teledentistry is standing out as a way to increase accessibility.
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