The ongoing dental assistant shortage could lead to compounding challenges with accessibility and practice management if improvements aren’t made, according to Steven Spitz, DMD, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society. Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report pointed to future challenges…
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Payment integrity teams are being asked to do more with more complexity, more data and less room for error. The opportunity is not to replace existing workflows. It is to make them smarter. AI can help health plans act earlier,…
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- Arun Rangamani, Senior Vice President, Payment Services, AI and Analytics Solutions and Services, EXL
- William O’Neil, Vice President, Healthcare Solutions, EXL
Dallas-based MB2 Dental recently added three new partner practices in Florida and California to its network. The dental partnership organization is one of the largest in the U.S., supporting a network of more than 800 practices. Here are the company’s…
Although private equity is facing a few setbacks in dentistry, investments continue to fuel growth in the industry. Seven updates: 1. Dental industry deals saw a 37.2% drop in 2025, primarily in endodontics and periodontics, according to PitchBook’s “Healthcare Services…
Several states have introduced or passed legislation affecting dental hygiene as workforce shortages continue and the profession evolves. Nine legislative updates so far in 2026: 1. The Utah Legislature passed a bill allowing hygienists to practice at hospitals without general…
Healthcare finance teams are navigating volatile reimbursement models, fluctuating census levels and persistent capital constraints. But many finance teams are still working across disconnected systems — where all of it rarely aligns. When workforce forecasts, patient demand and financial planning…
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- David Richardson, Regional Manager and Healthcare Specialist Prophix
- Michael Ciprietti, Head of Platform Enablement Unify
Dental insurance company United Concordia Dental has appointed Candace Gama, DDS, as dental director, Dental Clinical Review – Auditing. In the newly created position, Dr. Gama will oversee the accuracy, medical necessity and appropriateness of dental claims and adjudication, according…
Several dental practices have closed since the beginning of 2026 due to financial challenges, building damage and other reasons. Five updates: 1. Reichley Dental Group in Beavercreek, Ohio, is closing due to the health of its dentist, Rochelle Reichley, DDS.…
Here are seven dental industry updates that have taken place in Ohio since the start of 2026: 1. Reichley Dental Group in Beavercreek, Ohio, is permanently closing after 50 years of operating. 2. An Ohio dentist has had his anesthesia…
In high-stakes environments, confidently held misinformation is a measurable risk. An employee can complete required training, pass a quiz and still lack the knowledge needed to perform safely under pressure. Microlearning improves access. Generative AI accelerates content creation. But neither…
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