The lack of patient education, trust between providers and patients, and medical-dental integration are three of the biggest hurdles in dentistry, according to this chief dental officer. Understanding the link between oral health and other medical conditions is crucial to…
Author: Cameron Cortigiano
MINISH Technology, a company focused on preserving natural tooth structure, has received a $22 million investment. The company replaces damaged teeth with materials that mimic natural enamel, providing an alternative to traditional veneers and crowns, according to an April 23…
For more than a decade, the dental industry has experienced one of the most aggressive consolidation cycles in its history. Private equity capital poured into the profession, DSOs scaled rapidly and large multi-location platforms became a dominant force across the…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Parkview Dental Partners has acquired a practice in Palm Harbor, Fla., to continue its expansion. The DSO added VIP Dental, a general and emergency dentistry practice, that provides services seven days a week, according to an April 23…
A panel in the South Carolina House of Representatives has unanimously advanced a bill to end the practice of mail-order orthodontics, according to an April 21 report from the South Carolina Daily Gazette. Senate Bill 453 requires that any teledentistry…
A bill has been introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly that would generate a nearly 50% jump in the Medicaid reimbursement rate for dentists, according to an April 22 report from NC Health News. Senate Bill 805 proposes giving…
The Torrington (Conn.) Health Center has reinstated its dental services after suspending services in February 2025, according to an April 14 report from The Lakeville Journal. The center paused services due to significant financial challenges. In July, an agreement was…
There are still a number of advantages that come with maintaining an independent dentistal practice, from more intimate interactions with patients to having more day-to-day flexibility. For dentists who do decide to partner with a DSO, it is crucial to…
The National Association of Dental Plans has named Lauren Gritzer, DDS, as director of dental informatics and plan operations. Dr. Gritzer is the first dentist to hold a permanent staff position at NADP, according to an April 20 news release…
Dental AI company VideaHealth has rebranded to Videa and expanded its AI platform to private dental practices. The rebranding reflects Videa’s mission to reduce daily complexity, support diagnostics and patient education and allow dentists to focus more on patient care,…
