Michael Markiewicz, DDS, MD, a professor and endowed chair at the University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine, recently performed a sleep apnea procedure on the youngest patient ever. The procedure involves implanting a device in the chest that…
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Patients are frustrated. Health systems are stretched thin. Regulatory requirements are changing. For many organizations, improving healthcare consumer experience feels impossible under current conditions. But leaders from Johns Hopkins Healthcare System, Hummingbird Health, and Talkdesk are proving transformation is possible…
Sep 16, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
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Patty Hayward
GM of Healthcare, Talkdesk
Josh Newman
VP of Clinical Systems, Johns Hopkins Health System
Jeremy Schwach
CEO, Hummingbird Healthcare
A Massachusetts dentist was recently accused of hiding a camera in his office bathroom. Patrick Tu Huynh, DMD, allegedly placed a camera inside a staff bathroom at New England Dental Group in Marlborough, Mass., according to an Aug. 20 news…
A Florida dentist is taking advantage of nearby theme parks to recruit staff and learn more about customer service and engagement. Nick White, DMD, serves patients at Lake Mary Pediatric Dentistry in Florida. He recently joined the Becker’s Dental +…
Clear aligner manufacturer Angelalign Technology has denied accusations of patent infringement from Align Technology. Align Technology recently filed patent infringement lawsuits against Angelalign in the U.S., Europe and China and is seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages. The latter’s chief…
All 50 states and Washington, D.C., saw an increase in the average annual salary for dental hygienists between this year and last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here is how the average salary for hygienists…
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 has expanded its network into Ohio. The DCO acquired six dental practices in Toledo, Maumee, Oregon, Alliance, Akron and Louisville, according to an Aug. 21 news release. The company will also open a de novo…
Orthopedic and musculoskeletal (MSK) practices face an uphill battle: complex codes, payer scrutiny and limited staff capacity make revenue loss almost inevitable. Denials, delays and rework not only drain margins but also pull focus from patient care.In this session, attendees…
Oct 14, 2025 11:00 PM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Mark Herzog
Principal Solutions Specialist, Veradigm
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has made several moves this year to expand patient care throughout new offices and industry partnerships. Here are three updates from the DSO this year: 1. Sage Dental partnered with Forward Science, an oral health-focused…
Alaska Medicaid providers are preparing for increased demand for dental care after the federal budget passage earlier this year, Alaska’s News Source reported Aug. 19. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law July 4, is expected…