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…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
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…
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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…
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…