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Here are three federal government and policy updates to know: 1. The HHS Department will continue with its plans to…
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Here are three federal government and policy updates to know: 1. The HHS Department will continue with its plans to look into the effects of fluoride exposure on children’s health, according to the Make American Healthy Again Commission’s latest report.…
Here are five dental industry C-suite moves that have taken place in the last two months: 1. Oral BioLife, a technology company focused on non-invasive therapies to restore bone and soft tissue, appointed Greg Ambra as CEO and Tim Glennon…
Oral BioLife, a technology company focused on non-invasive therapies to restore bone and soft tissue, has appointed Greg Ambra as CEO and Tim Glennon as chief commercialization officer. Mr. Ambra has nearly 30 years of experience leading clinical development, operations…
Spectrum Health Science has appointed Damon Silvestry as CEO of SimplyTest, its flagship salivary diagnostics company. SimplyTest develops saliva tests to support oral health and functional healthcare. The company’s oral health tests support periodontics, implants and oral HPV care. Mr.…
Here are six dentists who have made headlines in the last week:
Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners has added a Nevada dental practice to its network. The DSO partnered with Marc McRae, DDS, and his practice in Las Vegas, according to a Sept. 15 news release from SPP Dental Partners. Willow…
Oral and maxillofacial surgery will continue to be targeted by private equity due to its growth opportunities and history of success, one executive predicts. Jason Auerbach, DDS, the co-CEO of Hackensack, N.J.-based MAX Surgical Specialty Management, recently spoke with Becker’s…
The American Dental Association is advocating for operational improvements for dental service payments under Medicare. Three notes: 1. Dental services covered under Medicare are limited to specific procedures in which dental care is considered “inextricably linked” to a covered procedure’s…
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has named Wade Rakes as its new CEO. Mr. Rakes has an extensive background in healthcare leadership, previously serving as chief growth officer at Centene and president and CEO of its Georgia-based subsidiary, Peach…
The number of federally-designated dental professional shortage areas in the U.S. has steadily increased over the years, now hitting 7,229 shortage areas. In the last year, the U.S. has gained nearly 350 dental shortage areas, according to data from the…