More than 100 members of the American Association of Orthodontists met with federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies related to orthodontic care. The AAO spoke with legislators on several topics promoting patient care and orthodontics, including patient…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has appointed Trey Mueller, DMD, as chief dental officer for its Midwest and South divisions. Dr. Mueller was a founder partner of Dental Associates of Florida, which has more than 10 locations in Central Florida.…
Several dental practices in Washington have received threatening letters in the mail, KIRO 7 News reported March 11. The letters, which reportedly urge dentists to end their lives, were sent to several dental offices throughout the Western region of the…
The American Dental Association’s Code Maintenance Committee voted on more than 50 proposed changes to the 2026 CDT Code during its meeting March 7. The changes are related to a variety of dental treatments and procedures, including saliva testing and…
An employee at the Indiana University School of Dentistry has been charged with felony fraud and theft after allegedly ordering and stealing more than $150,000 in gold dental equipment, Fox 59 reported March 11. Michael Frazer, 33, worked as a…
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Dental practices could see significant revenue losses if Medicaid funding is cut, according to a March 11 report from the Urban Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed its budget blueprint for Fiscal Year…
Dental office closures during the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with increased burden on emergency rooms, according to a new study from the New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. Researchers at NYU examined Medicaid claims data for…
Dentists and oral health organizations are joining larger discussions touching on several issues in the industry, including dental education, workforce shortages, economic policies and more. Here are five controversies affecting the dental industry that Becker’s has covered this year: 1.…
Several dental companies and DSOs have onboarded new leaders to oversee clinical care, operations and other key functions. Here are seven dental leaders who have been appointed to C-suite roles so far in 2025: 1. Orange, Calif.-based Sonrava Health appointed…
State legislators and dental organizations are pushing for increased dental coverage and workforce support for Medicaid programs. Here are five updates to know: 1. A bill proposed in the Florida Senate would expand dental services for Medicaid recipients and raise…