Continued margin compression, outside people trying to get in between dental teams, and insurance companies denying care and delaying payments are a few of the burdens facing dental leaders. Prioritizing alignment, culture and honesty with staff and patients is key…
Author: Cameron Cortigiano
The Indian Health Service is ending its use of dental amalgam in 2027, according to a Feb. 9 news release from HHS. Here are five things to know:
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has integrated VideaHealth’s Clinical Assist AI platform into its more than 1,100 dental practices. The organizations completed one of the largest AI implementations in the dental industry to date in six weeks, according to a Feb. 10…
Illinois was ranked as the state with the best dental health in 2026 by personal finance website Wallethub, earning a score of 75.21 out of 100. The top spot in the rankings is occupied by Illinois for the third year…
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has expanded into Ohio, its sixth market. The state’s diverse communities, healthcare infrastructure and increasing demand for dental care represent a strong growth opportunity for Smile Partners USA, according to a Jan. 23 news release…
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De’Keither Stamps, Mississippi public service commissioner, has introduced a resolution to review local public water systems’ continued use of synthetic sodium fluoride additives in drinking water, according to a Jan. 16 report from CBS affiliate 12 News. Here are five…
The average nominal wage for dental hygienists has increased from $18.40 in 1990 to $47.80 in 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA’s Health Policy Institute collected compensation data for both full-time and part-time dental hygienists…
Continuing professional development, publishing research publications and expanding community outreach were just a few of the achievements dentists celebrated in 2025. These eight dentists recently connected with Becker’s to share what they are most proud of from their work last…
Michael Schreder, DMD, and Jane Aldrich Schreder, DMD, owners of Schreder Dental in Lancaster, Pa., are retiring, according to a Dec. 30 report from Lancaster Online. The married duo has provided dental care for more than three decades and currently…
Here are 11 dentists who were appointed a dental school deans, as reported by Becker’s this year: