More than a dozen DSOs have launched in the last several years as competition in the dental field grows. Here is how five new DSOs have expanded their networks since launching: Archway Dental Partners Max Surgical Specialty Management Bond Orthodontic…
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Digital X-rays, dental scanners and artificial intelligence programs are just some of the new technologies in the dental industry that are making a significant impact on dental practices. These two dentists recently connected with Becker’s to share what pieces of…
An Illinois federal judge has denied a group of dental providers class certification in a lawsuit against Delta Dental. The lawsuit, filed in 2019, alleges that Delta Dental engaged in several anticompetitive practices within its state subsidiaries, including suppressing reimbursement…
Align Technology has filed a complaint under Section 337 of the Tariff Act to block Angelalign from importing clear aligners. The complaint alleges that Angelalign’s aligners incorporate patented technologies from Align without Align’s authorization, according to a Sept. 23 news…
Every new AI capability promises value, but without interoperability, insights stall at the edge — in imaging, in care management, in notes. CIOs and informatics leaders need a blueprint to move the right information to the right system at the…
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Dr Rowland Illing
Global Chief Medical Officer and Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences at Amazon Web Services (AWS) / Visiting Professor of Informatics and Imaging at the University of Oxford
Tom Valent
Chief Business Officer, Aidoc
Payers are prioritizing tech investments but the real challenge is balance. Reducing friction for providers while maintaining evidence-based decisions remains a critical tension. AI is now central to solving this, especially in replacing slow, manual reviews that delay care, drain…
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Tony Oliva, DO
Chief Medical Officer, MCG Health
Kristy Stayer
Sr. Product Owner, MCG Health
Here are three notable acquisitions of dental technology companies that have taken place in recent months: 1. Dental 3D printing company SprintRay acquired the dental portfolio of EnvisionTEC, a global manufacturer of 3D printers. The acquisition includes patents, trademarks, inventory…
There are 725 dentists in Washington, D.C., which has the lowest number of dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the American Dental Association and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Here are the number of…
There are 30,201 dentists in California, the state with the highest number of dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the American Dental Association and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Here are the number of…
Outside of general practice, orthodontics is the dental specialty with the highest number of dentists, according to data from the American Dental Association. There are more than 10,000 dentists in the orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics specialty. Pediatric dentistry and oral…