S&P Global Ratings has raised its issuer credit rating on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, upgrading the issue-level rating on its senior secured debt to from “B-” to “B,” according to a May 19 report from S&P. The credit rating agency…
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Hiring in healthcare is mission-critical. Persistent labor shortages, clinician burnout, and growing demand for care are forcing healthcare organizations to hire faster than ever – while also facing a sharp rise in candidate fraud and credential misrepresentation. The stakes are…
Jun 2, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Adam Stafford, CEO, Recruitics
- Yvette Hansen, Director, TA Strategy & Enablement Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Tara Darnell, MBA, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development Sutter Health
- Jacquie Clark, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition Sutter Health
Missouri and Oregon are among the highest-paying states for dentists in 2026, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Here are 10 states with the…
Phoenix-based SALT Dental Partners recently opened a de novo pediatric practice in Denver. The DSO opened Smile Vista Kids Dental & Orthodontics, according to a May 19 LinkedIn post. SALT Dental Partners has added more than a dozen practices to…
Minnesota is currently the highest paying state for dental assistants, with an average annual salary of $64,740, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently updated its salary and employment statistics for…
Shamis & Gentile, a class action law firm specializing in data breaches, is investigating a recent data breach at Tampa Bay Dental Implants & Periodontics in St. Petersburg, Fla. A ransomware incident earlier this year affected the practice’s internal server…
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry will be recognizing more than a dozen dentists with prestigious awards during its annual meeting later this month. Here are 18 dentists receiving awards: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has more than 11,000…
More than 90% of adults in the U.S. agree that oral health is an important aspect of overall health, according to a new report from Delta Dental Plans Association. The organization published its sixth annual State of America’s Oral Health…
Staffing challenges in healthcare are not evenly distributed, and the systems that recognize that are gaining ground. In many organizations, a small number of units, departments or facilities drive a disproportionate share of vacancies, turnover and premium labor spend. Systemwide…
Jun 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Kim Cummings, SPHR, SCP, CDE
- Nichole Stewart, MHA
- Taryn Coates
- Jim Hein
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill May 12 to authorize the state’s participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and…