The quick evolution of technology will lead to continued innovations in patient care, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about his predictions…
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Every unanswered call in a dental practice represents more than a scheduling issue. It results in underused chair time, lost revenue and added pressure on already thin margins. As practices test AI across patient access, scheduling and revenue operations, two…
Mar 25, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- Raihan Faroqui, MD, Vice President of Partnerships Confido Health
- Penny Fillipe, Head of Operations Alpha Dental
- Vichar Shroff, Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder Confido Health
- Dr. Jeffrey B. Carter, MD, DMD, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon President, OMS Logistics Founder, Herculus
Specialty-focused DSOs are gearing up for an active year as various fields see increased growth and demand. Here are seven notable updates on specialty dentistry from the last few weeks: 1. Houston-based Specialty1 Partners expanded its associate to partner growth…
The Indian Health Service is ending its use of dental amalgam in 2027, according to a Feb. 9 news release from HHS. Here are five things to know:
Hackensack, N.J.-based MAX Surgical Specialty Management has partnered with William Ranucci, DMD. Dr. Ranucci is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with more than three decades of experience. He leads Oral & Maxillofacial Associates of Montclair (N.J.), a solo oral surgery…
A bill introduced to the Kansas Legislature earlier this month would remove in-person requirements for dentists who own practices in the state. Eight notes: 1. Kansas currently requires dentists who own a practice in the state to be present at…
Caring for patients with recurrent pericarditis often requires navigating uncertainty, repeated flares and fragmented care pathways. This webinar offers a closer look at how programs are addressing these challenges through structured, evidence-informed care models. Clinicians from Oregon Health & Science…
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- David M. German, MD, MPH, FACC, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University
- Dor Lotan, MD, Medical Director, Center for Pericardial Diseases and NYP Centralized Heart Failure Management Program, Columbia University Irving Medical Center-New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Jordan Lindekens, AGACNP, MSN, Nurse Practitioner, Center for Advanced Cardiac Care, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Several legislative proposals introduced over the last 30 days can have a large impact on the dental industry. Six updates for dentists and other dental leaders to know: 1. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association urged the Department of Education to…
Pharmacy procurement is no longer just about purchasing medications. Rising drug costs, persistent shortages, limited staffing and growing 340B complexity are forcing pharmacy leaders into broader financial and operational decisions, often without connected data or workflows to support them. In…
Mar 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Melissa Stiles, Director of Pharmacy Services Vernon Health
- Lauren Forni, Senior Director of Clinical Strategy Bluesight
Several DSOs invested in new technology and service offerings for their practices this week. Three updates: 1. Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA is working with Clear Aligner Advisor to provide education and training to its doctor partners. 2. Nashville, Tenn.-based…