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March 16, 2026

1. The red flags DSOs can't afford to ignore Full story

2. Ohio dental practice to permanently close Full story

3. 250+ dental execs convene in Chicago to define dentistry's next era: here.

4. Why AI is keeping dental practice owners up at night Full story

5. Texas man accused of practicing unlicensed dentistry Full story

 

6. Missed patient calls are costing dental practices. Learn how to improve access + revenue here.

7. Virginia grapples with dental assistant shortage after training program pauses enrollment Full story

8. Utah passes bill expanding hygienists' ability to practice without dentist supervision Full story

9. 5 DSOs making headlines Full story

10. 10 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know Full story

 

11. Data isn't the problem in treatment planning. Inconsistent follow-through is. Learn what leading DSOs changed here.

12. U of Minnesota requests $100M in funding to expand dental school Full story

13. 30+ dental industry updates in California, Florida and Texas Full story

14. 7 dental leadership moves to know Full story

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15. The oral-heart health connection: Leaders from 4 orgs explain implications for dental care here.

16. See how DSOs are redesigning finance and RCM for resilience here.

17. The hidden patient cohorts driving CMS Star & Leapfrog results. Learn how to find them here.

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