Continuing professional development, publishing research publications and expanding community outreach were just a few of the achievements dentists celebrated in 2025. These eight dentists recently connected with Becker’s to share what they are most proud of from their work last…
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Hospitals are under constant pressure to perform in quality programs like CMS Star Ratings, Leapfrog, VBP and HRRP, yet most manage these initiatives retrospectively, through lagging metrics and after-action reviews. The delay creates blind spots: frontline teams don’t know about…
Feb 17, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management has acquired a dental practice in Toledo, Ohio. The dental clinical organization has added Great Smiles Family Dentistry, led by Nadeem Khan, DDS, to its network, according to a Jan. 5 news…
Here are four dental industry acquisitions that took place in December: 1. Dental lab company Dandy acquired Neem, a dental practice management software company. 2. The University of California San Francisco acquired two buildings next to its Mission Bay, Calif.,…
Englewood, Colo.-based Lone Peak Dental Group has named Mandy Kehrt Gast as its next chief development officer. Ms. Gast was most recently the vice president of business development for Aesthetic Brokers, a transaction advisory firm for medical spas, dermatology practices…
EHRs are no longer just systems of record — they’re becoming engines of automation, clinical insight and patient engagement. But meaningful transformation takes more than technology alone. Health systems like Tufts Medicine, Houston Methodist, Jupiter Medical Center and Rush University…
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Static credentialing can no longer keep up with regulatory complexity. As workforce and vendor access expand, periodic checks are no longer enough and hospitals are increasingly exposed. In 2026, credentialing won’t be a checkbox. It will be a board-level issue,…
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California currently has the highest percentage of dentists in solo practice, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released new data on the dentist workforce, including demographics, workplaces and retirement trends. Here is the percentage of…
Although DSOs are expected to face several challenges in terms of patient care, finances and technology, many leaders are optimistic about what 2026 will bring. Here is what six executives recently shared with Becker’s about the opportunities and challenges facing…
The Woodlands, Texas-based Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers plans to open a practice in Charlotte, N.C. This will be the organization’s second location in the state, according to its website. An opening date for the new office was not provided. …