Dental office appointment schedules were 86.2 percent full in August, continuing a pattern of steadiness since practice schedules began increasing in February, according to an August poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Insurance reimbursement rates have remained stagnant for dentists this year despite rising operating costs, according to an August poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added practices in Florida and California to its network.
Several dental organizations have partnered to create legislation pushing for increased licensure portability for dentists and dental hygienists.
Supplies, staff wages and rent are a few expenses with a higher price tag this year for dental practices, according to an August poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry received a $2 million federal grant to launch a special care dental clinic.
Guardian Dentistry Partners has made several moves this year to expand its network, including entering three new states this year.
Although private equity has the ability to encourage growth and innovation in the dental industry, many dentists still believe there could be disadvantages to the field.
The dental industry is a fascinating space with regional and national dental service organizations growing rapidly.