See the big trends driving optimism, skepticism in dentistry this year

February 23, 2026

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1. The big trends exciting, worrying dental leaders Full story

2. West Coast vs. East Coast: Which region pays dentists more? Full story

3. Unanswered patient calls = lost revenue. How some dental practices are turning it around, here.

4. ADA proposes 3 new standards: 7 things to know Full story

5. Why skepticism is building for private equity in dentistry Full story

 

6. Missed care opportunities hide in plain sight. See how to surface and activate treatment insights here.

7. Trump imposes 10% global tariff after SCOTUS decision: 7 notes Full story

8. 8 federal, state bills affecting dental staffing Full story

9. 3 DSOs making headlines Full story

10. Delta Dental of Iowa launches loan fund to support private practice ownership Full story

 

11. Dental practice and DSO leaders discuss real ROI from automation investments here.

12. Illinois college gets $3.5M to expand dental hygiene program by 40% Full story

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14. Emergency calls don't end with dialing 911. Learn how hospitals coordinate real-time response here.

15. SSM Health and others are operationalizing medical-grade AI safely. Learn how here.

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