The cost of dental supplies has increased by 6% over the last year, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the first quarter of 2026. The…
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Although several states have increased reimbursement rates for dental services, they are still not enough to keep up with the pace of inflation, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the…
Several local water systems are facing fluoride shortages due to supply chain disruptions attributed to the Iran war. Six notes: 1. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Company, which serves two counties in Maryland, is temporarily reducing the level of fluoride added…
Private equity firm Havencrest Capital Management has completed a majority recapitalization of OFFOR Health, a provider of anesthesia services for complex dental procedures. OFFOR Health has integrated clinical teams and equipment, including anesthesiologists, PACU nurses and paramedics, that provide care…
Revenue cycle teams are under pressure — and adding more labor isn’t the answer. Healthcare organizations are being asked to reduce administrative burden, improve financial performance and modernize operations all at once. But for many leaders, separating meaningful AI innovation…
May 6, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Brittany Rambino
Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management, Ambry Genetics
Kyle Fetter
Chief Operating Officer, XiFin, Inc.
Jeff Carmichael
Senior Vice President of Engineering, Analytics, and AI, XiFin, Inc.
Here are seven dental industry updates that have taken place in North Carolina since February: 1. The North Carolina Dental Board issued updated sedation guidelines to dental practices. 2. North Carolina was ranked among the worst states for children’s oral…
Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental has welcomed Greg Wappett back to the company as chief development officer. Mr. Wappett served as the director of corporate development from 2016 until 2021, during which he led the DSO’s affiliation strategy in new…
Adult Medicaid recipients in Maine continue to struggle with accessing dental care despite the state expanding coverage four years ago, Bangor Daily News reported April 8. Six notes: 1. Legislators expanded coverage under MaineCare in 2022 to cover preventative, restorative…
Dental supply company Henry Schein is reducing its board of directors to 10 members following its annual meeting on May 21, 2026. The company’s board has approved a reduction in size from 15 to 10 members, decreasing its board by…
Kansas, the top-ranked state for children’s oral health, has 59 pediatric dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., on their oral healthcare for children. States were ranked on…