Of those who had a telehealth visit in the past two years, 59 percent agreed or strongly agreed they are more open to receiving telehealth care because of the pandemic, according to a survey by SmileDirectClub.
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There have been several updates from clinical leadership organizations affecting the dental industry, including COVID-19 protocol changes and advocacy for oral healthcare.
Several states have approved or are reviewing legislation to change how dentistry is performed, including expanding scopes of practice, increasing reimbursements and improving access to care.
HHS' Covid-19 Uninsured Program has stopped accepting claims for COVID-19 testing and treatment because of a lack of sufficient funds, and it could affect dental services.
The number of private practice dentists in solo practice in the U.S. has fallen 18.8 percentage points in the past 22 years, according to the American Dental Association.
This list features entrepreneurial DSOs with fewer than 20 practices, many of which are looking to grow.
The dental industry — and therefore the DSO landscape — has experienced groundbreaking development and transformation over the last two years.
A collaboration on oral healthcare promotion with a college football quarterback and three other DSO partnerships to know:
Henry Schein updated Acclean, its dental care line, based on direct feedback from more than 400 dental hygienists.
Dental care was delayed more than any other care by older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a March report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.