Author: Ariana Portalatin

Here are 10 trends and statistics showcasing the evolution of AI in healthcare and its impact on patient care and practice operations: 1. Several large DSOs have added AI technology to their networks this year, including Aspen Dental and PDS…

A new report shows 69% of DSOs expect to increase their acquisition activity this year, but fewer available practices could put a wrench in those plans. TUSK Practice Sales, a healthcare M&A advisory firm, released its “Dental Market Report” for…

New data has been published in recent weeks showcasing the growth and challenges within the dental workforce. Here are five new statistics to know: 1. More than 73% of dentists currently have an adequate number of dental assistants at their…

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental plans to continue expanding its network in Florida after receiving a permit for the construction of a 4,260-square-foot practice in St. Augustine, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported April 21. The new office, which is estimated to…

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is partnering with DentalXChange to add RCM solutions across its network.  Heartland Dental will be adding DentalXChange’s Eligibility Artificial Intelligence and PortalPass platforms, according to an April 21 news release. Eligibility AI automates insurance eligibility verification,…

Although practice acquisitions remain a major growth engine for DSOs, several companies have begun to invest more in de novos for the unique benefits these offices bring. Smile Partners opened its first de novo office earlier this year as part…

Dentists are among the increasing number of non-hospital clinicians suing patients over medical debt in Connecticut, according to an investigation from the Connecticut Mirror and KFF. Nine notes: 1. Although many hospitals in Connecticut have stopped suing patients over unpaid…

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation April 15 that increases the reimbursement rate for general anesthesia given during dental procedures. The law increases the reimbursement rate from $151 to $203 for every 15 minutes a patient is under general anesthesia.…

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened offices in Tennessee and Florida. The Tennessee office is located in Mt. Juliet, and led by Auric Bhattacharya, DMD, and Charles Meredith, DDS. The second office, in Ormond Beach, Fla., is led by…

Standard Dental Labs, a Florida-based dental laboratory consolidator, added Brendan Cummins to its board of directors April 17. Mr. Cummins has more than 35 years of experience working in public and private markets, including senior-level roles in electronic trading, technology,…