Teledentistry software company Virtual Dental Care will begin servicing Humana members next year, the company said Sept. 29.
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One Houston-based dental practice has been operating with a quarter of its staff out, and other practices in East Texas are experiencing similar staff shortages during the pandemic, KLTV, an ABC affiliate, reported Sept. 28.
There are 4,429 endodontists practicing in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a health policy nonprofit.
Thomas Cooney, DDS, has filed to challenge the revocation of his dental license, according to the Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Delta Dental of California has sold a $152.4 million equity stake investment back to healthcare insurer Moda Holdings Group, the company said Sept. 27.
Membersy, a dental subscription service, gained a $66 million investment from growth equity firm Spectrum Equity, which will enable the company to expand its services for DSOs, the company said Sept. 27.
The CDC recently released a free online training resource on infection prevention and control for dental practices.
Houston-based Endo1 Partners has secured an additional debt facility to expand its platform, according to a Sept. 28 news release obtained by Becker's.
Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group has promoted Stephen Castles to CFO and made two additional appointments to boost information technology security, the DSO said Sept. 27.
Several schools have added or are considering new dental programs to address workforce challenges, such as provider shortages and diversity.