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The Economical Path to Better Clinical Inventory Management

For many hospitals, relying on a distributor to keep supplies stocked is the most practical and economical model. But managing inventory across multiple locations and systems can create gaps in visibility, control and replenishment — and without the right tools,…

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Healthcare AI Needs a Better Foundation: The Case for Building an Open Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence models are improving faster than ever. Yet for many patients and clinicians, the experience of care looks much the same as it did before the latest wave of AI. In a new whitepaper, Ambience Healthcare President and Co-Founder…

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6 fast facts on dentistry's booming specialty

Pediatric dentistry is one of the fastest growing specialties in the dental industry. Here are six statistics and facts to know about the field: 1. The average salary for pediatric dentists in 2026 is $277,314, according to ZipRecruiter. 2. There…

The trends dominating dental M&A

Here are five trends that have dominated dental M&A this year: 1. Financing conditions tightened significantly after the Federal Reserve raised its target rate to 3.75%-4% on Sept. 16 and new underwriting rules from the Small Business Association took effect…

Some dental hygienist positions open for more than 6 months amid hiring challenges: ADA

One-fifth of dentists stated that hygienist positions had been open for more than six months before being filled, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the third quarter of 2026. The report shows…

West Virginia oral health advocates push for law allowing dentists, hygienists to administer HPV vaccine

West Virginia health advocates have proposed legislation that would allow dentists and dental hygienists to administer the HPV vaccine, West Virginia Watch reported Oct. 16. Four notes: 1. The West Virginia Oral Health Coalition has drafted a bill modeled after…

10 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know

Here are 10 federal government and policy updates for dentists to know from the last month: 1. The CDC updated its “Infection Control in Healthcare Personnel” guidance, adding a new section that consolidates how healthcare workers should be managed when…

Guardian Dentistry Partners adds North Carolina practice

Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners recently added FreshDental in Hickory, N.C., to its network. FreshDental is led by Sandra Onekhena, DMD, a graduate of the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Guardian Dentistry Partners has more than 40 other partner practices in…

Dental use hits 47%, but 24% of Americans still lack coverage: 8 things to know

Utilization among seniors with a Medicare Advantage dental benefit increased to 61% in 2024 from 53% in 2023, according to a report from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. The September 2026 report, “National Trends in Dental Care Use,…

The AI costs dental practices don't see coming

As AI and automation tools spread across dentistry, most of the conversation has focused on what they can save: staff time, administrative work and missed revenue. Less attention has gone to what they can cost. Beyond the subscription price, practices…