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A dentist and dental hygienist were found guilty of defrauding D.C. Medicaid of more than $4 million. Steven Price, DDS,…
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Maine and Massachusetts are among the states with the highest dental treatment costs in the U.S., according to WalletHub. Personal finance website Wallethub recently ranked states based on dental habits and oral healthcare, using metrics such as the share of…
The dental industry is expected to continue evolving amid the ongoing hygienist shortage, which could lead to fragmentation with negative effects on patient care. Monica Urda, DDS, founder and CEO of Smile Science Chicago, recently spoke with Becker’s about how…
Principal Financial Group, a provider of dental benefits, has entered into a definitive agreement with Southland Benefit Solutions to acquire DentaNet. DentaNet is the largest dental network in Alabama, with about 1,500 dental providers, according to a March 3 news…
The rapport and trust that dentists create with their patients is the key to private practice thriving amidst DSO and private equity consolidation in the industry. That relationship and closeness that cultivates in a private practice setting over decades can…
Several DSOs have invested in AI technology in recent months to boost patient care and practice efficiency. Here are 12 notable dental technology updates since Jan. 28: 1. The American Dental Association asked that federal investment and support be provided…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added a California dental practice to its network. The dental partnership organization added Smiles on Clark in Orcutt, Calif. The practice, led by Emile Waked, DDS, offers preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and…
The World Health Organization has released a new guideline supporting environmentally sustainable, less invasive and affordable oral healthcare. Five notes: 1. The new guideline provides evidence‑based recommendations for the use of mercury‑free dental materials and minimal interventions to prevent and…
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced a bill that would use revenue from a wealth tax to reverse Medicaid cuts and expand dental coverage under Medicare. Four notes: 1. The “Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share…
Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 has entered partnerships with two dental practices in Maryville, Tenn. The DSO added Crestview Dental, led by Tommy Spears, DDS, and Jake Goza, DDS, according to a March 3 news release from Innovate 32. The organization…
The dental industry is in for a bumpy ride over the next few years as hiring challenges persist and new trends take hold of the industry. However, opportunities exist for growth and stability. New research shows that while hygiene shortages…
