Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Greer Dental Studio opened in Greer, S.C., and also launched a new website. 

Artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, has increased in popularity in the healthcare and dental industries for its ability to complete certain tasks. 

There were 70 CODA-accredited predoctoral dentist programs in 2022, an increase of 6.1 percent since 2018, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Managed Care of North America Dental, a dental benefits administrator that works with state Medicaid agencies and insurance companies, suffered a data breach.

There were 231 CODA-accredited dental assisting programs in 2022, a decrease of 8 percent since 2018, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Here are four updates on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental that Becker's has reported on since March 1:

Dental insurance and reimbursement is an ongoing issue for many dentists, and low reimbursement rates are causing some to drop out of insurance networks. 

Johnson Health Center in Madison Heights, Va., received a $500,000 grant to create a dental residency program, according to a May 28 report by The News and Advance.

St. Peter's Health Partners' Albany, N.Y.-based dental clinic is closing after 50 years, according to a May 26 report by ABC affiliate News 10. 

Wellplaece, a dental marketplace and procurement platform, launched with a $5.5 million seed round.