Consolidation in the dental industry can be seen as both a threat to dentists’ independence or an opportunity for growth and expansion. In some cases, consolidation can remove the stressors of operating a dental practice for dentists, allowing dentists to…
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32 Pearls, which has locations in Seattle and University Place, Wash., recently experienced a data breach affecting 23,517 individuals. The practice said it discovered May 22 that malicious software had encrypted certain files on its systems. An investigation determined that…
The revenue cycle has become a strategic lever for health system advancement. However, outdated structures, labor volatility and rising costs are putting pressure on even the most capable in-house teams. For many executives, a shift to end-to-end RCM partnership has…
Sep 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Garett Kreitz
Co-President, Med-Metrix
John Zabrowski
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, VHC Health
Victor Zamora
Senior Vice President, Customer Care, Med-Metrix
Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center is planning to open seven new practice locations in the second half 2025. Each of the new practices will offer permanent, custom zirconia teeth in 24 hours after surgery, according to an Aug.…
Hospitals can’t afford to operate at the status quo. Staff are stretched, ORs are underused and inpatient beds stay full because discharges lag. But leaders from Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Cone Health, Northwell Health, UVA Health and Penn Medicine…
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From ambient listening to active assistance, clinical AI is rapidly reshaping care delivery. But documentation burden, burnout and retention challenges persist. Now, a more active wave of AI tools is emerging — ones that assist with drafting, answering clinical questions…
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Trust AI has raised $6 million to support its product offerings for dentists. Trust AI offers artificial intelligence-guided platforms for clinical insights, insurance verification, notetaking and customer service. The funding round was led by the Wehrle Implant Immersion Center, Goetze…
Wichita State University and Fort Hays State University in Kansas are partnering on a feasibility study to explore the possibility of a dental school in the state. The Wichita State University Board of Trustees approved up to $750,000 to fund…
Digital fragmentation is stalling care coordination. Clinicians toggle between systems. Pharmacists use different drug references than physicians. Patients receive inconsistent information. And IT leaders are left stitching solutions together — with limited success. A systemic approach to integrating clinical information…
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Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona reported $936 million in net sales during the second quarter of 2025, according to an Aug. 7 news release from the company. Here are six additional financial notes: