Author: Cameron Cortigiano

A dentist in Grand Rapids, Mich., has filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.  Kent Wildern, DDS, is challenging a 2021 mandate that required more than 400,000 healthcare professionals to complete two hours of implicit…

Here are five dental groups and DSOs have continued to grow and expand their networks in the South, as reported by Becker’s since March 7:

Federal budget cuts, increasing burnout among dentists and the potential impact of tariffs are three of the challenges that dentists, DSO executives and dental practices have unexpectedly come up against so far in 2025.  These seven dental leaders recently connected…

Increasing reimbursements often sit atop the wishlist for dentists and dental providers when it comes to dental insurance changes. But there are other improvements that could be made, such as digital and automated claims, fixing unreasonable claim denials and mandating…

Here are 12 new dental practice openings or planned openings across eight states, as reported by Becker’s during the first quarter of 2025: Note: This is not a fully exhaustive list. 

Dentists have had a busy start to 2025, purchasing equipment, investing in new software, adding staff and dropping insurance networks, according to the American Dental Association. The Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry survey from the first quarter of…

Only 34.9% of dentists are confident in the economic conditions of the U.S. for the next six months, down from over 50% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the American Dental Association. The Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues…

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…