Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an important part of the modern dental practice. It is not replacing clinical judgment but strengthening it, particularly for hygienists who play a central role in preventive care and patient education. In one of the…
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Yeshiva University College of Dental Medicine in New York City plans to accept its first class of students later this year as part of its effort to fill workforce gaps and increase accessibility. The College of Dental Medicine will be…
Medical debt is associated with deferred dental care regardless of insurance coverage, according to a study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. Researchers used data from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey to develop the…
Many DSOs expanded quickly during the zero-rate era, but integration often did not keep pace. As capital costs rise, fragmented systems, manual processes and decentralized operations are becoming harder to ignore. For today’s DSOs, the pressure is no longer just…
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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association plans to focus on advancing hygiene as an autonomous, prevention-driven profession. The organization outlined several initiatives as part of its 2026-28 Strategic Plan March 11. Five notes: 1. The organization’s strategic plan is organized into…
Early signs of conditions like dementia are often first observed in primary care. Yet confirming and documenting those changes still relies on overextended specialists and time-intensive evaluations. The result: delayed detection, unnecessary referrals and missed opportunities for early intervention. In…
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Dr. Anthony Zizza
Chief Medical Officer, Element Care
Julie Miyamasu
Clinical Strategy Director, Care Transformation, Advocate Health
Professor Adrian Owen
Cognitive Neuroscientist and Chief Scientific Officer, Creyos
A dental practice in Beavercreek, Ohio, is permanently closing after 50 years of operating. Reichley Dental Group is closing due to the health of its dentist, Rochelle Reichley, DDS, according to a recent social media post from the practice. Dr.…
Houston-based Specialty1 Partners and Endodontic Specialists of NEPA entered into a joint venture partnership. The practice has two locations in Pennsylvania and is led by Pranav Vohra, DMD, according to a March 10 news release from Specialty1 Partners. Dr. Vohra…
DSOs have begun to prioritize measures that ensure sustainable growth as rapid acquisitions lead to financial challenges for some, according to LADD Dental Group. LADD Dental Group, which has 10 locations in Indiana, posted a blog March 10 discussing the…
The University of Minnesota Boynton Health Dental Clinic in Minneapolis has closed suddenly after more than a century of operation, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported March 11. The university confirmed to the Star Tribune that the clinic closed over financial…