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Stephen Skoly, DMD, an oral surgeon in Cranston, R.I., has launched his campaign for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, according…
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For many hospitals and academic medical centers, financial performance is balancing on a knife’s edge. Margins remain thin, variability is high, and leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver measurable results faster than ever before. Huron Managed Services is working…
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After an abnormal cancer screening, it takes an average of 156 days to reach diagnosis — a delay that increases costs, worsens outcomes and exposes gaps in care. This report outlines a new model: shifting clinical intervention earlier in the cancer…
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Locum tenens costs are rising — but not evenly across specialties or markets. This report breaks down where spend is accelerating, where demand is tightening, and how key workforce metrics are changing year over year. From increases in CRNA spend…
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An Arkansas man is facing charges of making terroristic threats to several dental office employees during his appointment, KAIT reported March 25. Thomas Rush, 57, allegedly grabbed an employee by the throat during a January appointment at Walnut Ridge (Ark.)…
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has hired Patrick Perodin as its COO. Mr. Perodin has nearly 25 years of leading experience at multisite healthcare organizations, including several DSOs. He most recently served as COO of The Smilist and has held…
Several dental practices and clinics have closed since the beginning of 2026 over financial headwinds. Four updates: 1. The University of Minnesota Boynton Health Dental Clinic in Minneapolis closed earlier this month after more than a century of operation. The…
Here are 10 dental industry “firsts” Becker’s has reported on so far this year: 1. The University of the Pacific will become the first dental school in the U.S. to implement PDS Health’s dental-optimized instance of Epic across medical, dental…
Jeffrey Moses, DDS, has received the American Dental Association’s 2026 Humanitarian Award. Dr. Moses is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon from New Braunfels, Texas. He is also the founder of the Smile International Foundation, which provides free surgical care to…
Pediatric dentistry has become one of the most resilient specialties in the dental industry, with the field experiencing a boost in workforce growth and financial stability. Five notes on the specialty in 2026: 1. The global pediatric dental market value…
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program is cutting back on dental benefits for “unsatisfactory” immigration status, according to a March 22 report from The Intersection. Currently, the program’s dental coverage provides diagnostic and preventive care, fillings and tooth extractions and more complex…
