A law to regulate dental payer spending in Massachusetts was recently signed into law after being approved by voters in November, ABC affiliate WCVB reported Dec. 8.
Author: Ariana Portalatin
From dental practitioner salaries to the percentage of dentists who own practices, here are 10 notable statistics about the dental industry Becker's reported on this year:
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists reported that at least three manufacturers of amoxicillin are experiencing supply shortages.
Eighty-three percent of dentists indicated they support requiring dental plans in their state to spend a percentage of premiums they collect on dental care for subscribers, according to a poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
The Oral Health Response Workgroup called on Congress to ensure all states offer extensive adult dental benefits under Medicaid.
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Colgate-Palmolive is partnering with NASA to conduct research on oral and skin health in space, Fast Company reported Dec. 7.
Sonrava Health recently promoted Vikram Sarma to the role of chief growth and partnership officer.
Tempe, Ariz-based Gen4 Dental Partners is partnering with Bill Dorfman, DDS.
Artificial intelligence and teledentistry services expanded throughout the dental industry through new technology, company partnerships and innovative initiatives.
Dental technology company Sonendo has treated more than 1 million patients with its GentleWave system, an alternative to traditional root canal therapy.