Author: Ariana Portalatin

Throughout my nearly 20 years in the dental industry, I’ve been committed to excellent patient care. For me, the desire to provide that care doesn’t stop at my office doors; I’m deeply invested in serving beyond my familiar environment. Recently,…

The cost of dental services has increased by 5.1% over the last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index. 

The top five largest DSOs in the U.S. support approximately 10,500 dentists in the U.S.

Two Connecticut dentists have filed a certificate of need application to open six ASCs in the state, Hartford Business reported June 13.

The Ohio legislature recently passed a bill to end the artificial capping of fees by dental insurers, NBC affiliate WFMJ reported June 13. 

Some of the top priorities for dentists during the second half of 2024 include physician and mental health, time management and office culture. 

Bradenton Fla.-based nonprofit Cyber Umbrella is providing $2 million in grants to dental practices to enhance their cybersecurity.

The American Medical Association recently adopted a policy to support expanding dental coverage under Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP.

The increase in the commoditization of implant dentistry could have a negative impact on patient care, according to Abdallah Awada, DDS.

Creating a positive culture at a dental practice could be the key to its success, according to Abdallah Awada, DDS.