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February 24, 2026

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1. Dentistry's biggest pressure points Full story

2. 78% of dental offices see uptick in claim denials: Report Full story

3. How dental leaders are improving access and chair utilization with AI: here.

4. Kansas dental practice to permanently close Full story

5. Dental industry sees 11.6% decline in job postings: Indeed Full story

 

6. DSOs are rethinking automation strategies. Learn why (and how) here.

7. 12 big predictions on dental M&A, tech, PE & more Full story

8. Smile Source launches private practice service marketplace Full story

9. Dental vs. medical schools: How NIH funding stacks up Full story

10. Washington lawmakers prioritize dental care access: 7 things to know Full story

 

11. Your teams see the same treatment data but act differently. How leaders can fix alignment gaps here.

12. South Carolina advances bill requiring in-person exams for orthodontic treatment Full story

13. Salt Dental Partners opens de novo office in Maryland Full story

14. 7 dentists stepping into new leadership roles Full story

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