The American Dental Hygienists’ Association recently adopted 10 new and updated policies touching on a variety of issues in the field, including scope of practice, education and licensure. Six notes: 1. The ADHA established a definition for full practice authority…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Dentists and other companies have kicked off 2026 strong with several acquisitions. 11 moves to know from January:
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health plans on continuing its focus on de novo offices and integrated care amid a shifting market. The integrated healthcare organization opened 77 practices across multiple states last year, pushing its network to more than 1,100 dental…
The dental industry could be seeing improvements in hygiene staffing as job satisfaction and retention rates are on the rise, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice…
Although the dental industry is seeing improvements in hygiene staffing, continuity remains at risk due to an aging workforce, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice management.…
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Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology brought in a total of more than $1 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025. The company released its fourth quarter financial report Feb. 4. Seven notes on Align Technology’s fourth quarter and full year 2025…
Arizona Sen. Janae Shamp, RN, has introduced a bill that would ban public water fluoridation in the state, The Center Square reported Feb. 3. The Senate Committee on Government advanced Senate Bill 1019 Feb. 3, moving it forward to the…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added seven offices to its network in January. The new additions include six new openings in Florida, Texas and Georgia: 1. Cypress Bay Dental Care (Palm Bay, Fla.) 2. Boswell Dental Care (Fort Worth, Texas) 3.…
Macroeconomic challenges have forced practice owners and DSO leaders to scrutinize investments and weigh cuts to prevent profit losses and other setbacks. Smile Makers Dental Center CEO Geith Kallas, DDS, and Fireside Dental Co. CFO John Bell recently spoke with…
More challenges could be in store for private dental practices as the number of dentists considering retirement and practice sales grows, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and…