Dallas-based Ideal Dental has opened practices across three states, including its first location in Oklahoma. Through the Ideal Dental Joint Venture Program, owner dentists have launched new Ideal Dental locations in Washington, North Carolina and Oklahoma, according to recent LinkedIn…
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Here are 10 important federal and state updates on dental Medicaid updates for dentists to keep on their radar from the first quarter of 2026, as reported by Becker’s. Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Multiple recent studies reaffirm the safety and efficacy of fluoride, finding no connection between fluoride levels and lower IQ scores, according to an April 15 news release from the American Dental Association. Here are 10 things to know:
A newly signed bill in Oklahoma closes a loophole that allows dental insurers to set prices for services they do not cover. Under Senate Bill 1942, dental insurance plans can no longer force dentists to accept insurer-set fees for services…
New dental technologies, in particular AI, can help practices enhance the patient experience and improve trust if implemented correctly. The use of AI to confirm X-ray diagnoses and show patients exactly what is going on in their mouths is already…
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The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities has received a $5.48 million grant to improve access to care. The funding will support the addition of eight private treatment rooms for pediatric patients with disabilities, according to an…
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has added a new partnership in Illinois. The organization partnered with Favia Family Dental in Arlington Heights, Ill., led by Joseph Favia, DDS, according to a recent LinkedIn post from Smile Partners USA. Favia Family…
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine has launched a transfer agreement for dental hygiene graduates to continue their education. The dental school is offering graduates from a dental hygiene associate degree program at any community college in North…
The Medicaid-sized elephant in the room for the dental industry does not have an easy solution, but a move in the right direction is needed, according to this dental director. There are too many plans, not enough consistency between the…
Four dental organizations have requested more than $600 million in funding for oral health programs for fiscal year 2027, according to an April 8 news release from the American Dental Association. Here are five things to know: