Delta Dental is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly misrepresenting its out-of-network coverage. The lawsuit was filed Dec. 31 by plaintiff Kevin Walsh in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The defendants listed include the…
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little has recommended cutting Medicaid dental services in order to save the state money, the Idaho Capital Sun reported Jan. 14. Six notes: 1. Idaho is facing multimillion dollar budget shortfalls, including a $40 million shortfall for…
Dallas-based DECA Dental Group is planning to open an Ideal Dental office in Allen, Texas. The new practice is a joint venture with Rishad Merchant, DDS, who will lead the office, according to a LinkedIn post from the DSO. DECA…
DSOs have kicked the year off with new leadership appointments to support growth and financial performance. Four updates since Jan. 1: 1. Lexington, Ky.-based PepperPointe Partnerships expanded its leadership team to include three new vice president roles. 2. Plano, Texas-based…
Dental artificial intelligence company VideaHealth has launched an AI-driven system that automates insurance verification. AutoVerify checks insurance eligibility and benefit details ahead of patient appointments, helping practices reduce denials and prevent billing surprises while providing accurate patient out-of-pocket estimates. The…
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Rising costs and other financial barriers are leading patients to be more cautious in their decision-making and place more emphasis on transparency and flexibility, according to Rahma Samow, president and CEO of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. Ms. Samow recently spoke…
Dental equipment company Solmetex has acquired ReLeaf, an evacuation tool manufacturer for hygiene and clinical procedures. ReLeaf’s flagship product is a hands-free evacuation system to support dry-field maintenance during dental procedures, according to a Jan. 13 news release. Solmetex said…
The dental hygiene landscape is shifting amid legislative changes, salary inflation and workforce shortages. Here are seven recent updates for dental leaders to know: 1. Dentist hygienist was ranked as the best dental job in 2026 by U.S. News and…
Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona appointed Donald Zurbay to its board of directors Jan. 10. Mr. Zurbay has an extensive background in healthcare and dental leadership. He previously served as the president and CEO of Patterson, a dental and veterinary…
Four dental roles were recently included in a ranking of the best healthcare jobs in the U.S. for 2026. U.S. News and World Report released its annual “Best Jobs” ranking Jan. 13, highlighting the 100 best jobs across 17 categories,…