Author: Ariana Portalatin

Increased hygienist autonomy could be the key to alleviating dental accessibility issues, but many dental professionals agree that the industry must go about it the correct way in order for this effort to succeed. As part of its 2026-28 Strategic…

A Michigan dentist is facing multiple charges related to a Medicaid fraud scheme. Faddi Salim, DDS, allegedly billed the state Medicaid program for dental crowns that were never provided. The Michigan attorney general’s office said April 3 that it learned…

The Vermont Dental Society and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry have partnered to open the largest dental clinic and training site in Vermont, WCAX reported April 3. Three notes:  1. The clinic, which will be located in…

Phoenix-based SALT Dental Partners has added more than a dozen practices to its network in the last several months, continuing its streak of strong growth from the last couple of years.  The DSO said last year that it experienced a…

Here are five mergers and acquisitions that took place in the dental industry in March: 

Several DSOs entered new partnerships and de novo practices to their network this week, while one closed an office. Four DSOs making headlines: 1. Chicago-based Aspen Dental closed and consolidated a practice in Gloucester, Mass. 2. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental…

Forest Grove, Ore.-based Pacific University has launched a master’s degree program in dental therapy. The school received approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation in March, making it the fourth accredited dental therapy program in the U.S. and making Pacific…

Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing how the orthodontics field is evolving: 1. Several states have enacted legislation requiring in-person examinations before patients can receive orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists has advocated for these bills in the…

Dental software company Planet DDS has added restorative charting capabilities to its Clinical Voice+ Suite. AI Voice Restorative Charting allows clinicians at DSOs and multi-location dental groups to document findings in real time during restorative exams, according to an April…

Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has partnered with RipeGlobal to help educate dental professionals on successfully implementing AI at their practices. The partnership allows new and existing Pearl subscribers to access RipeGlobal’s cloud-based dental education platform for six months, according…