The Idaho Legislature has introduced a bill that would require dental healthcare service plans to report their dental loss ratios. Under House Bill 729, the Idaho Department of Insurance would make dental loss ratio reports submitted by plans publicly available.…
Author: Cameron Cortigiano
Emporia (Kan.) Family Dental Care is permanently closing March 20, according to a recent notice posted on its website. The practice will no longer schedule appointments or provide clinical care. Per Kansas law, dental records must be retained for 10…
Finding new and effective uses of technology and AI is one way that dental practices and organizations are becoming more efficient this year. Delivering with tools to make staff members feel more supported and making patients feel comfortable and informed…
The Dental One Table, an advocacy group co-chaired by two Washington state lawmakers, is focusing on expanding access to dental services in 2026, according to a Feb. 16 news release from Washington State House Democrats. Here are the group’s priorities…
The American Dental Association has presented three new standards on endodontic irrigants and data sets, according to a Feb. 19 news release from the organization. Here are seven things to know about the new standards:
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Parkland College in Champaign, Ill., has received $3.5 million in federal funding to expand its dental hygiene program and construct a new dental clinic. The investment will allow the college to expand enrollment in the program by 40%, as well…
Continued margin compression, outside people trying to get in between dental teams, and insurance companies denying care and delaying payments are a few of the burdens facing dental leaders. Prioritizing alignment, culture and honesty with staff and patients is key…
The Indian Health Service is ending its use of dental amalgam in 2027, according to a Feb. 9 news release from HHS. Here are five things to know:
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has integrated VideaHealth’s Clinical Assist AI platform into its more than 1,100 dental practices. The organizations completed one of the largest AI implementations in the dental industry to date in six weeks, according to a Feb. 10…
Illinois was ranked as the state with the best dental health in 2026 by personal finance website Wallethub, earning a score of 75.21 out of 100. The top spot in the rankings is occupied by Illinois for the third year…