Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Insurance companies have been employing a number of strategies to delay prior authorizations and payments to dental practices, which can put financial strain on providers.  From inconsistent responses to claiming to have never received documentation to dragging out payment, dentists…

Dental technology company 3Shape has received FDA approval for Dx Software, its dental AI platform.  The FDA’s 510(k) Premarket Notification allows the software to be commercially available and be utilized by dental clinics in the U.S., according to an April…

Minneapolis-based beBright has acquired Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier, the largest affiliation in the DSO’s four year history.  Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier has six locations, 10 pediatric dentists and more than 100 staff members across Louisiana, according to an April 28…

Two dental practices in New Jersey have come together at a new Dental365 office in Westfield, N.J. Creative Dental Care, led by Joseph Banker, DMD, and the practice of Jeffrey Sklarin, DDS, have merged, according to an April 22 news…

Zug, Switzerland-based vVardis has secured a minority investment from Apollo Funds to support its next growth phase and commercial expansion.  The company’s Curodont technology is first and only commercially available non-invasive peptide-containing formulations clinically proven to treat tooth decay. The…

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has entered into an agreement with its existing lender group to reduce its debt by more than $1.1 billion and receive $95 million in new capital.  With its strengthened financial situation, Dental Care Alliance will…

Economic strain on patients’ care prioritization, insurance companies ramping up denials and the potential removal of community fluoride are big concerns for the dental industry.  Patients being unable to afford dental care can lead to a number of other health…

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…

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…