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Here are six states working to address the dental industry’s workforce shortages through legislation and programs:  1. The Maine legislature passed a bill creating a new pathway for prospective clinicians to earn an adjunct dentist license. 2. The authorization of…

Here are seven dental industry updates in Pennsylvania Becker’s has covered since July 16:  1. Dental benefits provider United Concordia Dental partnered with Harmony Health on a pilot program in Pennsylvania using salivary testing technology. 2. New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based…

Here are four recent updates on private equity in dentistry, including acquisitions and legislation:  1. Dental implant manufacturer ZimVie’s stockholders voted to approve the acquisition of the company by Archimed, a healthcare-focused investment and private equity firm. 2. California Gov.…

Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Center has launched First Look, an AI-powered simulator that allows patients to preview potential treatment results.  Prospective patients can upload a photo of their smile into the simulator, which will generate what a potential…

Doug Drew is using critical concepts from the veterinary field to lead in his new role as CEO of  Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management. Mr. Drew succeeded Richard Hall, who became chair of the company’s board of directors. Mr.…

Here are 10 updates pointing to shifts in how dentists are interacting with insurers and how the industry is holding payers more accountable: 1. Eighteen states have passed a total of 37 dental insurance reform laws so far this year,…

The National Dental Association voiced its support for the Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact.  The Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact is backed by the American Association of Dental Boards as a streamlined pathway for dental professionals…