Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Each DSO has had to develop its own strategies for recruitment and retention, from launching new training and CE programs to creating mentorship opportunities to foster strong organizational culture. The staffing aspect of dentistry has changed dramatically over the past…

Providing license portability for dentists and dental hygienists while still maintaining industry standards is a main goal and benefit of interstate dental compacts.  In February, seven states introduced legislation to join the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact created…

The orthodontic scoring tool within the Illinois Medicaid program has updated its rules and scoring criteria. The update is in part due to the Illinois State Dental Society’s work during the 2024 legislative session to secure $12 million in funding…

A dentist in Boynton Beach, Fla., voluntarily surrendered his dental license following allegations that he committed fraud.  Julio Irizarry, DDS, voluntarily relinquished his license to practice dentistry in Florida and can never reapply for licensure in the state, according to…

The American Dental Association released best practices for dentists to follow when responding to online reviews from patients, according to a March 20 news release.  Here are the ADA’s five best practices for dentists:

More than 60 organizations have urged Congress to pass legislation to reauthorize a bill promoting mental wellness for healthcare professionals.  The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act was first authorized in 2022 and passed in both the…

Shelbyville, Ky.-based Hewlett Family Dental has moved into a new office building, according to a March 20 report from The Sentinel-News.  The practice is led by Mark Hewlett, DMD, and Stephen Hewlett, DMD. Hewlett Family Dental has provided dental care…

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…

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…