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Stabilizing High-Need Units and Facilities Through Targeted Workforce Strategies

Staffing challenges in healthcare are not evenly distributed, and the systems that recognize that are gaining ground. In many organizations, a small number of units, departments or facilities drive a disproportionate share of vacancies, turnover and premium labor spend. Systemwide…

Jun 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Kim Cummings, SPHR, SCP, CDE
Nichole Stewart, MHA
Taryn Coates
Jim Hein

Oklahoma joins interstate dental compact

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill May 12 to authorize the state’s participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and…

Smile Partners USA adds Planet DDS platform to 120-practice network

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has selected Denticon by Planet DDS as its enterprise practice management platform. The cloud-based platform aims to eliminate infrastructure burden, streamline onboarding and support Smile Partners USA’s centralized operating model, according to a May 19…

Fix it Before it’s Lost: Why the Point of Care is the Most Valuable Step in RCM

Up to 85% of claim denials trace back to the 12 minutes a clinician spends with a patient in the exam room. Health systems have invested heavily in clearinghouses, billing systems and denial management. Yet the most critical moment in…

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Umar Bowers
Katie Prevas
Josh Margulies

How three organizations cut patient leakage with agentic AI

Every day, provider organizations lose patients they never realize they’ve missed. Patients with open referrals, overdue preventive care, unrebooked no-shows and unresolved balances often fall out of the system entirely. Staff shortages and fragmented workflows make proactive outreach difficult to…

Jun 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Jon Wang
Sam Walters
Parinita Amin, MD

The 10 best, worst US cities for dentists

Scottsdale, Ariz., was recently ranked as the best city for dental professionals in 2025, according to a new report from Clarify Capital. The small business lender compared 98 metro areas across six metrics for dentists to thrive, including salary, employment…

Sage Dental opens Florida pediatric practice

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened a pediatric dental practice in Orlando, Fla. The new office is led by Anna Kalmanovich, DMD, according to the DSO’s website. Sage Dental launched its pediatric dental brand in 2024 as part of…

Georgia dentist plans to reopen practice amid license suspension

A dental practice in Atlanta is planning to reopen, despite its dentist’s license currently under emergency suspension, according to a May 18 report from ABC affiliate WSB. Justin Scott, DMD, leader of Pure Dental Health, had his license suspended by…

The renaissance of independent dentistry

Increased competition from DSOs has led dentists to rethink their approach to private practice to optimize success, including taking advantage of opportunities to enhance patient care and reduce operational inefficiencies. Dentists are facing compounding challenges that have led some to…

Closing the Gap Between Workplace Violence Prevention Programs and Frontline Reality

Workplace violence prevention (WPV) has become a priority across healthcare, with organizations investing in committees, reporting processes, and formal programs. Yet despite this progress, many efforts focus solely on physical skills, without addressing staff readiness. Inconsistent adoption, competing priorities, and…

Jun 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Susan Driscoll
Don Krohn
Gina Skjerseth