Oral surgery and dental implants have already greatly benefited from technology advancements in terms of precision and efficiency, but there is still a lot of room for refinement. With the new technology and AI, surgeons can provide patients with a…
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UT Health San Antonio has received a $6.5M gift to support future pediatric-focused professionals in dentistry, medicine and nursing. The Harvey E. Najim Pediatric Health Scholars Program will support education and specialty training for 36 pediatric dental residents, according to…
Stephen Skoly, DMD, an oral surgeon in Cranston, R.I., has launched his campaign for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, according to a March 25 report from 12 News. In October 2021, Dr. Skoly was ordered to stop seeing patients after…
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed a bill that expands the services dental assistants can perform. House Bill 3934 allows dental assistants to work under the general supervision of a dentist to help dental hygienists with procedures hygienists are…
The DSO industry has seen a shift in how organizations attract dentists and how they ensure the best patient care is being provided. Here are 52 DSOs to know in 2026: Editor’s note: This list is in alphabetical order and…
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Full integration of medical and dental care, clear patient education and the creation of a streamlined revenue cycle management system are a few of the ongoing issues in the dental industry. Dentistry will continue to move forward by expanding cross-industry…
Gladwell Orthodontics has opened a new location in Durham, N.C., its seventh practice in North Carolina. The new practice provides orthodontic services including traditional braces, clear ceramic braces and Invisalign clear aligner treatment. Jason Gladwell, DDS, founded Gladwell Orthodontics. Gladwell…
The Organized Dentistry Coalition, led by the American Dental Association, has urged CMS not to prohibit adult dental coverage from being an essential health benefit, according to a March 24 news release from the ADA. Here are seven things to…
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program is cutting back on dental benefits for “unsatisfactory” immigration status, according to a March 22 report from The Intersection. Currently, the program’s dental coverage provides diagnostic and preventive care, fillings and tooth extractions and more complex…
Dover, Del.-based Orca Dental AI, an AI-powered orthodontic imaging company, has received FDA clearance for 3D imaging. With the approval, the company’s CephX platform is the only orthodontic AI diagnostic support platform with FDA clearance for both 2D and 3D…