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Rhode Island Rep. Marie Hopkins is advocating for the University of Rhode Island to open a dental school, the Rhode…
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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…
Looming Medicaid cuts could reverse progress that has been made to expand access to dental care in the U.S., healthcare leaders are warning. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to lead to a decrease in Medicaid spending by…
A woman in Old Bridge, N.J., has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, according to a Feb. 27 news release from the South River (N.J.) Police Department. Police responded to a dispute between two individuals. While conducting a…
Oklahoma legislators are considering a bill to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and dental hygienists between participating states. The DDHC…
Christy Englehart has joined Appaloosa Dental Partners as the organization’s COO. Appaloosa Dental Partners is a multi-regional dental partnership organization founded in 2024. Ms. Englehart most recently served as fractional COO for Dentist Entrepreneurship Organization, a dental practice coaching firm.…
Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist has expanded its network into Virginia. The dental organization partnered with Arlington Dental Team, according to a LinkedIn post. The practice specializes in general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. The Smilist supports more than 110 locations…
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Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health expanded its network with new practice locations in three states during February. The integrated healthcare organization supports more than 1,000 dental practices across 24 states. Here are the company’s new de novo practice openings from February,…
