Private practice dentists spent an average of more than 1,750 hours in dental practices in 2023 the highest average since 2000, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Two Connecticut dentists have filed a certificate of need application to open six ASCs in the state, Hartford Business reported June 13.
The Ohio legislature recently passed a bill to end the artificial capping of fees by dental insurers, NBC affiliate WFMJ reported June 13.
Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management made its first additions in Maine by affiliating with three practices owned by Shilo Annis, DMD.
Some of the top priorities for dentists during the second half of 2024 include physician and mental health, time management and office culture.
The American Dental Association filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court asking justices to review a decision related to the broad application of ERISA preemption of state statutes concerning self-funded healthcare plans.
Bradenton Fla.-based nonprofit Cyber Umbrella is providing $2 million in grants to dental practices to enhance their cybersecurity.
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental is planning to open four practices in Tennessee, its first venture into the state.
The American Medical Association recently adopted a policy to support expanding dental coverage under Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP.
The increase in the commoditization of implant dentistry could have a negative impact on patient care, according to Abdallah Awada, DDS.