Akron Children’s Hospital is launching a pediatric dental residency program to help address workforce shortages and improve access to care. The program, which will begin July 1, will accept three dental school graduates each year for two years of training…
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Teledentistry is gaining traction among dental practices, but there are a few key questions that dentists must ask themselves to ensure it will be worthwhile. According to Thomas Allen, DDS, dental director at Old Farm Dental in Salt Lake City,…
The American Dental Association released a report showing that a pilot program increased dentist participation in Medicaid and expanded access to oral health care for beneficiaries, according to a June 16 news release from the ADA. As of 2024, about…
Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA has added Ian Miller as a strategic growth consultant to support its long-term expansion efforts. Mr. Miller has more than 30 years of experience working with organizations across various industries to help them accelerate sustainable…
Here are eight notable DSO moves that are part of larger dental industry trends, including investments, de novo openings and technology rollouts: 1. Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance expanded its partnership with dental AI company Overjet, integrating AI across three…
Here are five updates on artificial intelligence in dentistry: 1. Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl partnered with Seattle Study Club to advance AI training in dentistry. 2. Pearl launched Pearl RCM, a platform for dental practices to create and submit…
Budgets are tight, clinical standards are higher than ever and sustainability scrutiny is intensifying. Yet many hospitals still run fragmented environmental services programs: multiple disinfectant chemistries, inconsistent ordering and heavy reliance on reusable textiles that drive laundry, logistics and rework.…
Jul 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Brooke Hossfeld, MPH, CIC, MLS (ASCP)CM, Infection Prevention Specialist, Sodexo Healthcare
Workforce technology investments haven’t solved the underlying capacity problem. Across departments and care settings, fragmented platforms, siloed workflows and disconnected data continue to limit workforce visibility, strain clinician experience, and slow digital transformation. The problem runs deeper than technology. Without…
Aug 11, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Dr. Pat Hunt, Chief Medical Officer, QGenda
- Dr. Owen Hendricks, Chief Information Officer, Central North AL Health Services, Inc.
- Elizabeth Lindsay-Wood, MBA, CHCIO, CDH-E, Chief Informatics and Technology Officer, Moffitt Cancer Center
- John Tejeda, D.H.A., MLS, MPAS, DFAAPA, LSSBB, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer and Practice Administrator, Vascular and Neuroscience Institute
Health system pharmacies are operating in one of the toughest supply environments in years. Shortages regularly reach all-time highs, drug pricing dynamics keep shifting and supply chain gaps drain margins a pharmacy can’t afford to lose. Most purchasing and procurement…
Jul 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Calvin Hunsicker, Founder and CSO, SureCost
- Chad O’Connor, VP/GM Acute, SureCost
A dentist and dental practice employee in Chicago have been charged with defrauding Illinois out of more than $100,000 in Medicaid funds. Between January 2018 and November 2024, Blanca Murillo, DDS, owner of Blanca Murillo DDS, was paid more than…