Author: Ariana Portalatin

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has hired Cad Shannon to be senior director of learning and leadership development. 

Here are four recent updates related to medical loss ratios for dental insurers:

Dentistry is currently facing a "lapse in ethics" as more dentists overdiagnose patients, according to one dentist. 

The Aspen Group has made large strides for increasing access to care for low-income patients through its Oral Care Center of Excellence.

A medical office building housing a radiation oncology and oral surgery practice in Providence, R.I., was sold for $7.9 million, Providence Business News reported March 5.  

A building housing a Heartland Dental-supported practice in Blue Springs, Mo., was recently sold, REjournals reported March 6. 

ClearChoice Dental Implants Centers and MB2 Dental recently expanded their networks into Hawaii. 

Michigan is currently facing a shortage of dental workers that has left patients waiting months for an appointment, Bridge Michigan reported March 5. 

American Dental Hygienists Association President Erin Haley-Hitz sent a letter to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, urging him to veto a bill that would ban water fluoridation in the state.

DSOs are making strategic investments this year to boost patient care and continue to support dentists as they expand their networks.