Big dental moves at CMS, FDA as workforce shortages continue to grow

November 5, 2025

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1. CMS adds oral health incentive to Medicare fee schedule: 3 notes Full story

2. 10,700+ dental professionals needed to fill shortage areas: HRSA Full story

3. Multi-location DSOs face major insurance gaps. See how to close them here.

4. 'Big mistake': American Fluoridation Society calls out FDA product restrictions Full story

5. The 4 states with the most DSO activity in October Full story

 

6. Biofilm is common — and dangerous for dental practices. Stop it with this 3-step water protocol here.

7. Henry Schein surpasses $880M million in Q3 US dental sales: 5 notes Full story

8. 5 Heartland Dental updates to know Full story

9. Despite layoffs, work-life balance still top priority for Gen Z Full story

10. 6 new chief dental officers in 2025 Full story

 

11. 60% of clinicians don’t trust AI. See how leaders are rebuilding trust and reducing burnout here.

12. Texas DSO opens 4th location Full story

13. Columbia University names Dr. Dennis Mitchell as dental school dean Full story

14. 5 dental industry updates in Colorado Full story

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