Author: Ariana Portalatin

Arkansas lawmakers must consider new options to boost support for its Medicaid dental program after CMS rejected several measures, CBS affiliate THV 11 reported Jan. 15. Five notes: 1. The state legislature passed four bills during its last session aimed…

Consumer dental spending has risen by 9% since 2020, while overall healthcare spending has increased by 22%, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA released its “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry” report for the fourth…

The main driving force behind dentists’ skepticism in the U.S. economy is concern about tariffs and inflation, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA released its “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry” report for the…

The main driving force behind dentists’ confidence in the U.S. economy is faith in current leadership, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA released its “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry” report for the fourth…

Dentists’ confidence in the U.S. economy and the dental sector is significantly lower than a year ago, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA released its “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry” report for the…

The growth of artificial intelligence in dentistry is continuing its momentum this year as companies further innovate their platforms.  Seven recent updates to know 1. VideaHealth launched an AI-driven system that automates insurance verification. 2. VideaHealth established a council of…

DSOs have spent the last week expanding their networks with acquisitions and office openings. Here are four DSOs that have made headlines since Jan. 9: 1. Chicago-based The Sonrisa Group expanded its network into Florida with an acquisition and multiple…

Several states are looking to boost support for Medicaid, while dental benefits in other states could be on the chopping block.  Four updates:  1. Illinois legislators are considering two bills that would increase payments for dentists who treat children under…

The Academy of General Dentistry and the Minnesota Academy of General Dentistry have raised concerns with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry about a proposal to expand the scope of practice for dental therapists. Four notes:  1. One proposed change would…

The American Dental Association is exploring options to educate dentists on the oral health implications of Type 1 diabetes. The move comes in response to a resolution brought to the ADA’s House of Delegates in October, according to a Jan.…