Several DSOs have invested in AI technology in recent months to boost patient care and practice efficiency. Here are 12 notable dental technology updates since Jan. 28: 1. The American Dental Association asked that federal investment and support be provided…
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Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added a California dental practice to its network. The dental partnership organization added Smiles on Clark in Orcutt, Calif. The practice, led by Emile Waked, DDS, offers preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and…
The World Health Organization has released a new guideline supporting environmentally sustainable, less invasive and affordable oral healthcare. Five notes: 1. The new guideline provides evidence‑based recommendations for the use of mercury‑free dental materials and minimal interventions to prevent and…
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced a bill that would use revenue from a wealth tax to reverse Medicaid cuts and expand dental coverage under Medicare. Four notes: 1. The “Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share…
Healthcare organizations entered 2025 under persistent labor costs, reimbursement volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Deal volume remained below historical highs. Hospital margins were uneven. Nearly half of announced hospital transactions involved financial distress. At the same time, outpatient migration accelerated. Ambulatory…
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Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 has entered partnerships with two dental practices in Maryville, Tenn. The DSO added Crestview Dental, led by Tommy Spears, DDS, and Jake Goza, DDS, according to a March 3 news release from Innovate 32. The organization…
Over the next five to 10 years, the U.S. will face a shortage of 300,000 physicians and nurses. At the same time, nearly 80% of older adults are managing multiple chronic conditions. Recruiting alone will not solve this. Leading organizations…
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The dental industry is in for a bumpy ride over the next few years as hiring challenges persist and new trends take hold of the industry. However, opportunities exist for growth and stability. New research shows that while hygiene shortages…
Looming Medicaid cuts could reverse progress that has been made to expand access to dental care in the U.S., healthcare leaders are warning. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to lead to a decrease in Medicaid spending by…
A woman in Old Bridge, N.J., has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, according to a Feb. 27 news release from the South River (N.J.) Police Department. Police responded to a dispute between two individuals. While conducting a…