Delta Dental was recognized as the best insurer for braces in 2025 by Investopedia. The rankings, published March 18, researched 13 dental plans from 10 insurers and ranked them using metrics such as costs, coverage amounts and limits for orthodontia…
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Here are four instances of individuals practicing unlicensed dentistry, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 20:
Dental AI company Pearl has launched Claimcheck, an AI-powered program to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the insurance claim submission process for dental practices. The tool automatically detects potential errors, organizes evidence for claims and verifies criteria for claimed…
The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill that requires at least 80% of students accepted into the University of Iowa dental and medical schools to have ties to the state, according to a March 13 report from Des Moines…
Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $78,040 in Arkansas, the worst-ranked state for dental health in 2025. Personal finance site WalletHub ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across two main categories: dental habits and health and oral…
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Dento USA, a developer of chairside saliva screening tools, appointed Andrew Robinson as president and CEO. Mr. Robinson has previously served as president of Dento USA, strengthening the company’s customer relations and expanded screening tools, according to a March 11…
A coalition of healthcare and dental organizations expressed opposition to the proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule, according to a March 10 news release from the American Dental Association. Here are five things for dental professionals to…
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that he plans to sign a bill to ban fluoride in public drinking water, making it the first state to do so, according to a March 9 report from The Wall Street Journal. In January,…
Within the next handful of years, patients will have new expectations in terms of convenience and technology when they walk into their dentist's office.
Two faculty members at the University at Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine have received seed grants to develop new uses for dental AI.