Author: Ariana Portalatin

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has named Jessica Lee, DDS, PhD, its next CEO, effective June 1. Dr. Lee has nearly 30 years of leadership experience within the AAPD, including serving as president from 2020 until 2021, according to a…

Several dentists recently acquired new practices or affiliated with DSOs last week. Here are 19 dentists who have made headlines in the last week:

Louisiana is the worst state for children’s oral health, according to a new ranking from clear aligner company Smileie. Smileie ranked states on how well they support children’s health by examining data from various organizations and surveys, including the National…

Vermont is the best state for children’s oral health, according to a new ranking from clear aligner company Smileie. Smileie ranked states on how well they support children’s health by examining data from various organizations and surveys, including the National…

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has opened its first de novo practice in Saline, Mich. State Street Modern Dentistry is led by Wei Yao, DDS, according to the DSO’s website.  The DSO said Jan. 16 that the office opening represents…

Two office managers of an Indiana dental office pleaded guilty Jan. 16 to defrauding Medicaid of $365,000, the Chicago Tribune reported. Trystan Arch, 36, and Justyn Arch, 39, previously worked as office managers at Arch Complete Family Dentistry. Justyn Arch,…

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…