The University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine recently completed a $2.9 million renovation of its orthodontics clinic. This is the clinic’s first major renovation since it was built in 1986, according to a March 25 news release. The…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Massachusetts dentists and other industry leaders are opposing a proposal to place a cap on Medicaid dental benefits, SHNS reported March 31. Seven notes: 1. In an effort to reign in healthcare spending, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey proposed implementing a…
High Country Community Health recently reopened its dental clinic in Avery, N.C, after more than a year since it was damaged during a hurricane, The Avery Journal Times reported March 31. The building was closed for renovations after sustaining flood…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental opened five de novo offices and added two partner practices to its network in March. Here are the DSO’s newest de novos: 1. Dental Care at Union Ridge (Ridgefield, Wash.) 2. Dental Care on Central (Summerville,…
Emergency Dental of America has implemented VideaHealth’s Voice Notes platform across its network. Emergency Dental has more than 20 offices nationwide. The practices operate on a high-volume, same-day care model offering a variety of services, including treatments for dental trauma…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has largely focused on beefing up its leadership team amid its practice affiliations and technology investments over the last few years. Here are 36 notable updates from the DSO since 2023: 2026 1. Dental Care…
Attending the top U.S.-based dental school costs an average of $222,382 for residents and $303,677 for non-residents, according to data from the American Dental Association. Twelve U.S. dental schools were recently ranked among the 50 best dental schools in the…
Here is what the networks look like for six specialty-focused DSOs and MSOs so far in 2026: Editor’s note: Organizations are listed in alphabetical order. This list is not exhaustive. Allied OMS — More than 30 offices in 12 states…
Here are six notable dentistry updates that have taken place in New York in March: 1. Buffalo, N.Y.-based Kaleida Health will close the Gundlah Dental Clinic in Olean, N.Y., over financial headwinds and workforce limitations. 2. NYC Health + Hospitals’…
Here are five statistics pointing to new roadblocks and ongoing challenges in dentistry: 1. Emergency department visits for dental issues unrelated to physical trauma increased by 57.9% among children 14 and under, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute…
