More than a dozen DSOs have launched in the last several years as competition in the dental field grows. Here is how five new DSOs have expanded their networks since launching: Archway Dental Partners Max Surgical Specialty Management Bond Orthodontic…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
An Illinois federal judge has denied a group of dental providers class certification in a lawsuit against Delta Dental. The lawsuit, filed in 2019, alleges that Delta Dental engaged in several anticompetitive practices within its state subsidiaries, including suppressing reimbursement…
There are 725 dentists in Washington, D.C., which has the lowest number of dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the American Dental Association and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Here are the number of…
There are 30,201 dentists in California, the state with the highest number of dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the American Dental Association and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Here are the number of…
California currently has the highest employment of dental assistants, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are five states and five cities with the highest employment of dental assistants: States California: 54,580 Texas: 31,360 Florida: 23,020 New…
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Staffing shortages, rising costs and low payer reimbursements are three persistent challenges that have faced dentists for the last several years. Here is a deep dive on how these challenges are affecting dentists: Staffing shortages COVID-19 exacerbated ongoing workforce shortages,…
California is the state with the highest employment of dental hygienists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are five states and five cities with the highest employment of hygienists: States California: 22,940 Texas: 16,010 Florida: 13,860…
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected a dental patient’s attempt to throw out a defamation lawsuit filed against them. Liya Hou posted several negative online reviews about her experience as a patient of J&D Dental in Minneapolis. J&D Dental…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has partnered with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association to increase access to dental care for hygienists. The partnership allows hygienists and their families to access the Smile Generation dental plan, according to a Sept. 22 news…
Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology has terminated the employment of Executive Vice President Of Global Human Resources Stuart Hockridge, effective in May 2026. Mr. Hockridge joined the company in 2016. His employment was terminated Sept. 12, according to a document filed…