Dentists, DSO execs tackle staffing, low reimbursements, rising costs and more.

July 22, 2026

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1. 3 challenges the dental industry can’t shake Full story

2. The biggest DSO acquisitions in 2026 Full story

3. Imagen Dental Partners is recovering patient balances without adding billing staff. See how here.

4. The operational challenges DSO leaders can’t ignore Full story

5. HHS increases scrutiny of Medicaid payments amid healthcare fraud crackdown: 9 updates for dental leaders Full story

 

6. ‘Micro-friction’ kills AI adoption at dental practices. See how to prevent it here.

7. Bomb squad investigates suspicious package at Louisiana dental office Full story

8. Orthodontist pay vs. cost of living by state Full story

9. Delaware Legislature passes bill expanding scope of practice for hygienists Full story

10. AI is the most overhyped trend in healthcare IT, CIOs say — and the most exciting Full story

 

11. How AI is reshaping the hygienist-to-dentist handoff at one DSO here.

12. 20 dentists in the headlines Full story

13. DECA Dental Group appoints chief people officer Full story

14. Louisiana dental school kickstarts $100M renovation Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

15. Where dental and DSO marketing, operations and clinical leadership meet to compare what’s working. Becker’s Future of Dentistry Roundtable, Sept. 14-15, Chicago. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

16. Mandates failed to consolidate lab spend. Provider-led adoption worked. Learn how (and why) here.

17. Dental groups scaling fast need clarity. Access to real-time profitability insights and board-ready reporting here.

18. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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