Author: Ariana Portalatin

Here are eight statistics and trends showing how the dental hygiene field is evolving:  1. Several states have introduced or passed legislation affecting dental hygiene as workforce shortages continue and the profession evolves. These bills cover several issues, including autonomy,…

Here are 12 dental insurance coverage and legislation updates from the last month: 1. Several states facing budget shortfalls are considering rolling back adult Medicaid coverage and implementing coverage caps. 2. U.S. Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., and Herb Conaway,…

COOs serve a crucial role in aligning the clinical and operational needs at dental organizations. Here are the COOs of four of the largest DSOs in the U.S.: DeAnn McClain. COO at Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.): Ms. McClain joined Heartland…

Phoenix-based SALT Dental Partners recently added Haeger Orthodontists to its network.  Haeger Orthodontists has locations in Kent and Maple Valley, Wash.  SALT has added several offices in Washington in recent months, including Kirby Nelson Orthodontics, Parker Orthodontics and Yakima Orthodontics.…

Here are 11 dental school updates from the last few weeks:  1. Milwaukee-based Marquette School of Dentistry received a $2 million gift to establish its first endowed directorship. 2. Big Rapids, Mich.-based Ferris State University appointed Deborah Brown, DMD, to…

Some of the largest DSOs in the U.S. spent the last week adding new partnerships and technology. Here are six updates on Heartland Dental, PDS Health, Aspen Dental and MB2 Dental from the last week: 1. A Heartland Dental office…

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed legislation that allows hygienists to practice at hospitals without general supervision from a dentist. Hygienists in Utah are currently authorized to practice in certain public health settings without dentist supervision, including residences, schools, nursing…

Louisiana Sen. Mike Fesi has updated his fluoride bill to allow local municipalities to vote to remove fluoride, Gambit reported March 19. Four notes:  1. Mr. Fesi introduced his second bill earlier this month to prohibit public water systems from…

Four dental industry stakeholders have been included on Forbes‘ “World’s Billionaires List” for the last several years, building a combined net worth of roughly $10 billion in 2026. Here is how each billionaire’s wealth has evolved over the years, according…

A Heartland Dental office in Pewaukee, Wis., was recently sold for $4.3 million. The 5,200-square-foot property was recently constructed and is under a 12-year absolute triple-net lease, according to a March 18 news release. A Delaware limited liability company sold…