Dentist hygienist has been ranked as the best dental job in 2026 by U.S. News and World Report. U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking Jan. 13, highlighting the 100 best jobs across 17 categories. The media company…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
The Academy of General Dentistry recognized 10 dentists for their achievements in the industry as part of its 2026 “10 Dentists to Watch” list. The list celebrates dentists for their clinical excellence, commitment to community care and other contributions to…
Myron Nevins, DDS, a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, died Dec. 24 at the age of 87. Dr. Nevins was a world-renowned dentist recognized as a pioneer in periodontal and implant therapy, bone regeneration and tissue engineering,…
Dental employers may have to approach hiring differently in order to improve staff recruitment, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss…
Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona has named Mark Bezjak the group vice president of its Americas regional commercial organization, effective Jan. 28. Mr. Bezjak has more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale organizations in the medical device industry, most…
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Lexington, Ky.-based PepperPointe Partnerships has expanded its leadership team to include three new vice president roles. The newly established positions are vice president of operational support, vice president of financial operations and vice president of strategic finance, according to a…
Plano, Texas-based Star Dental Partners has appointed David Little, DDS, as its chief dental officer. In his new role, Dr. Little will support doctor recruiting and retention, support the organization with expanding clinical education, strengthen doctor connections and help improve…
Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners recently promoted Jeff Reibel to president and CFO. Mr. Reibel has served as CFO since 2019. In his expanded position, he will also begin to oversee the DSO’s business development initiatives, including inorganic growth, integration…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that would allow hygienists to practice without the supervision of a dentist. Seven notes about the law: 1. Under S03157, hygienists who enter a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed dentist can…
A coalition of more than 50 organizations is calling for legislators to protect Medicaid dental funding. Five notes: 1. Proposition 56, passed in 2016, directs revenue from a tobacco tax to increase access to care for individuals who qualify for…