Author: Ariana Portalatin

Woodbridge, Va.-based dental leadership organization Lightwave announced the promotion of David Wurtzbacher to president Sept. 1.

Federal officials are trying to accelerate the adoption of dental benefits under Medicare after CMS officials projected that it could take three to five years to implement, The Washington Post reported Sept. 1.

Delta Dental of California has integrated P&R Dental Strategies' dentist rating system into its dentist network directory as part of its partnership with the dental solutions company.

Burlington, Mass.-based dental implant company Keystone Dental has raised $25 million and acquired Australian healthcare technology company Osteon Medical.

Dental software company Planet DDs has appointed Matthew Junk as director of conversions.

Oral healthcare company Quip has raised $100 million from Cowen Sustainable Investments to go toward its growth and expansion.

Waltham, Mass.-based DSO 42 North Dental has appointed Diane Vaccaro as chief marketing officer and Thomas Brouillard as CFO.

Foothill Ranch, Calif.-based dental laser company Biolase is partnering with L. Stephen Buchanan, DDS, to increase the use of dental lasers.

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced legislation that would provide Medicare beneficiaries additional dental coverage for certain conditions and procedures.

Dental insurance platform Bento is partnering with health technology company Royal Philips to offer bundled dental benefits plans that include Royal Philips' oral care products.