Author: Ariana Portalatin

The dental hygiene program at Cabrillo College in Aptos, Calif., has been placed on probation after a visit from the state hygiene board, Santa Cruz Local reported April 30. Five notes:  1. Cabrillo College’s dental hygiene program is the only…

The American Dental Association is urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate competition and transparency within the dental insurance market. Four notes:  1. The FTC launched the Healthcare Task Force in March to enhance regulation enforcement and oversight of anticompetitive…

The Organized Dentistry Coalition is urging lawmakers to continue support for federal oral health programs within the Department of Health and Human Services. The coalition warned in an April 30 letter that cuts listed in President Donald Trump’s proposed budget…

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has joined AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative to enhance healthcare for the aging population. The AgeTech Collaborative includes more than 700 member organizations working together to improve people’s lives as they age. PDS Health is the first non-startup…

Several DSOs expanded their networks in various states, while another landed a large investment from an existing lender. Eight DSOs that made headlines this week: 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental partnered with Prime Dentistry in Coconut Creek, Fla. It also…

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has added a Florida practice to its network. The DSO partnered with Prime Dentistry in Coconut Creek, Fla., according to an April 30 LinkedIn post. The practice offers a variety of services, including cosmetic dentistry, implants…

Phoenix-based SALT Dental Partners recently opened a de novo practice in Washington, D.C. Smile Horizon Orthodontics serves patients of all ages, and is led by Maria Jividen, DDS. SALT Dental Partners supports more than 200 locations in 20 states.

The dental industry is mourning the loss of Rolf Behrents, DDS, PhD, who passed away April 24. Dr. Behrents was a leader in orthodontics, publishing more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and educating more than 400 residents during his…

Reimbursement rates Although several states have increased reimbursement rates for dental services, they are still not enough to keep up with the pace of inflation, according to data from the American Dental Association.  The ADA reported that reimbursement rates increased…

Here are three notable DSO moves from the last two weeks, including office openings, partnerships and investments: 1. Minneapolis-based beBright acquired Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier, the largest affiliation in the DSO’s four year history. Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier has six…