Here are three federal government and policy updates to know: 1. The HHS Department will continue with its plans to look into the effects of fluoride exposure on children’s health, according to the Make American Healthy Again Commission’s latest report.…
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Here are five dental industry C-suite moves that have taken place in the last two months: 1. Oral BioLife, a technology company focused on non-invasive therapies to restore bone and soft tissue, appointed Greg Ambra as CEO and Tim Glennon…
Oral BioLife, a technology company focused on non-invasive therapies to restore bone and soft tissue, has appointed Greg Ambra as CEO and Tim Glennon as chief commercialization officer. Mr. Ambra has nearly 30 years of experience leading clinical development, operations…
Spectrum Health Science has appointed Damon Silvestry as CEO of SimplyTest, its flagship salivary diagnostics company. SimplyTest develops saliva tests to support oral health and functional healthcare. The company’s oral health tests support periodontics, implants and oral HPV care. Mr.…
Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners has added a Nevada dental practice to its network. The DSO partnered with Marc McRae, DDS, and his practice in Las Vegas, according to a Sept. 15 news release from SPP Dental Partners. Willow…
Oral and maxillofacial surgery will continue to be targeted by private equity due to its growth opportunities and history of success, one executive predicts. Jason Auerbach, DDS, the co-CEO of Hackensack, N.J.-based MAX Surgical Specialty Management, recently spoke with Becker’s…
The American Dental Association is advocating for operational improvements for dental service payments under Medicare. Three notes: 1. Dental services covered under Medicare are limited to specific procedures in which dental care is considered “inextricably linked” to a covered procedure’s…
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has named Wade Rakes as its new CEO. Mr. Rakes has an extensive background in healthcare leadership, previously serving as chief growth officer at Centene and president and CEO of its Georgia-based subsidiary, Peach…
Referral and prior authorization volumes are rising, and pharmacy teams are bearing the brunt. Delayed therapy starts, fragmented workflows, and manual processes are creating bottlenecks that put patients and revenue at risk. This webinar breaks down how leading health systems…
Oct 21, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Joy Liu
Founder & CEO at Plenful
Tim L’Hommedieu
PharmD, SVP of Pharmacy at Plenful
Gurkanwal "GK" Brar
CTO, Plenful
In 2024, healthcare faced more targeted cyberattacks than any year on record. Threat actors used tactics once reserved for Fortune 500 companies against small clinics, diagnostic centers and regional hospitals. The 2025 Cyber Threat Report breaks down exactly how these…
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