The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has installed new leadership for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Lancette VanGuilder stepped into the role of president for the organization, while Jessica August was appointed president-elect. Amanda Knutt was named treasurer for 2025-2027. The organization…
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Optimizing physician time and aligning with patient demand helps your practice run smoothly and can even positively impact patients’ access to care. By modernizing provider schedule management, you can achieve greater administrative efficiency with fewer errors as well as gain…
Aug 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dr. Pat Hunt
Chief Medical Officer, Prisma Health and QGenda
Dr. Stefanie Gefroh
President, West Market, Essentia Health
James Sims
Division Chief, Primary Care, PeaceHealth Medical Group
Dr. Wayne Batchelor
President, Medicine Service Line, Inova Health System
Darin Rogers
VP and Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer, West Virginia University Healthcare
Yang Chai, DDS, DMD, PhD, has been appointed dean of the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. Dr. Chai holds several other roles at the school, including associate dean of research and director of the Center for…
The American Dental Association is raising concerns about Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s recent acquisition of a dental practice chain, according to a July 2 news release from the ADA. Here are six things to know:
Having a fragmented patient acquisition system can cause potential leads and patients to fall through the cracks, something all dental practices want to avoid. Creating a more streamlined and concise way for patients to start that first conversation is crucial…
Britt Vitalone, executive vice president and CFO at the McKesson Corporation, has been appointed to Align Technology’s Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Mr. Vitalone has worked with McKesson since 2006 and has provided financial leadership to several major businesses…
A Nevada dental practice was damaged after a car crashed into it, News 4 reported July 2. Authorities said they believe the driver mistook the gas pedal for the brake. Impairment is not suspected. No injuries were reported.
California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas have seen the most DSO activity so far this year. Becker’s has published lists of DSO affiliations, openings and acquisitions during the first and second quarter of 2025. Here are the five states…
Dental industry leaders are watching closely for signs of renewed federal focus on oral health as the U.S. faces several policy changes that could negatively impact patients. Melissa Burroughs, senior director of policy at the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health,…
Dental practice owners and executives have spoken with Becker’s recently about a range of topics, including artificial intelligence, policy changes, DSO investments and staff burnout. Here is what nine dental leaders told us in June: The legislative changes that could…