Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added a Florida dental practice to its network. The DPO affiliated with Alexander Dental, led by James Alexander, DMD, according to a Dec. 16 news release. The practice is located in St. Augustine, Fla.,…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Kevan O’Neill, DDS, has been appointed to a three-year term with the American Association of Orthodontists’ board of trustees. Dr. O’Neill is a partner at Orthodontic Associates of Northwest Ohio. He is a board-certified orthodontist who also treats patients at…
The PDS Health Foundation awarded $269,000 in tuition assistance in 2025. The funds were given to 56 dental assisting students through the foundation’s Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship program, according to a Dec. 16 news release shared with Becker’s. …
ACA subsidies are at risk after House Speaker Mike Johnson recently announced he will not call a vote to extend them, but other House members have joined efforts to force a vote. Eight notes for dental leaders: 1. The ACA…
A Colorado man was recently arrested and accused of attacking several dental office employees, KKTV reported Dec. 16. Michael Coleman, 31, was reportedly working as a delivery driver and visited Emerald Dental in Lakewood, Colo., during the afternoon of Dec.…
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Innovation, collaboration, legislation and growth in the industry are driving optimism about the future of dentistry. Eight dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to share what they’re optimistic about for 2026: Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity and length. …
Advancements in technology, doctor collaboration and accessibility are leading to improved patient outcomes, according to Lee Boese, Jr., DDS. Dr. Boese is an orthodontist serving patients in Merced and Fresno, Calif. He recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the factors…
Aspen Dental plans to focus on organic growth initiatives after a year highlighted by network expansions in various states. The Chicago-based organization has opened more than 30 practices in 18 states so far this year. It now supports more than…
Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners has added its first practice in Missouri. The DSO partnered with Nikodem Dental and Custom Dental Management, which provides general dentistry services in the St. Louis and Springfield, Mo., communities. Mortenson Dental Partners will support…
Here are seven federal government and policy updates affecting dentistry from the last 30 days: 1. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association shared concerns that the Education Department’s proposed loan changes will create additional financial barriers for students. 2. The HHS…