Here are four recent updates on private equity in dentistry, including acquisitions and legislation: 1. Dental implant manufacturer ZimVie’s stockholders voted to approve the acquisition of the company by Archimed, a healthcare-focused investment and private equity firm. 2. California Gov.…
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92% of healthcare organizations reported experiencing at least one cyberattack in 2024. In some cases breaches cost healthcare billions. Healthcare organizations continue to be prime targets for cybercriminals, with protected health information, payment data, and patient identities all at risk. This…
Nov 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Ruston Miles
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Bluefin
Peyton Ericson
Director of Partnerships, Healthcare, Bluefin
Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Center has launched First Look, an AI-powered simulator that allows patients to preview potential treatment results. Prospective patients can upload a photo of their smile into the simulator, which will generate what a potential…
Doug Drew is using critical concepts from the veterinary field to lead in his new role as CEO of Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management. Mr. Drew succeeded Richard Hall, who became chair of the company’s board of directors. Mr.…
What happens when you take the #1 integrated EHR, practice management and RCM for GI,1 add ModMed’s patient communication solutions, and supercharge all of that efficiency with AI? You get more speed, more support and better results. Want to see…
Nov 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Jason Sugar, MD
Lead Gastroenterologist, ModMed
Allison Gavin
Product Owner, ModMed
Erika Patitucci
Lead Solutions Engineer, Klara
Michael Arcello
Product Owner, CSPO, CSM
Here are 10 updates pointing to shifts in how dentists are interacting with insurers and how the industry is holding payers more accountable: 1. Eighteen states have passed a total of 37 dental insurance reform laws so far this year,…
Imaging systems handle some of the most sensitive data in healthcare and are frequent targets for attacks. As imaging data moves to the cloud, the need for strong, built-in security has never been greater. But many cloud-based platforms still rely…
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The National Dental Association voiced its support for the Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact. The Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact is backed by the American Association of Dental Boards as a streamlined pathway for dental professionals…
Here are five notable dental school updates Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 25: 1. Appleton, Wis.-based Fox Valley Technical College celebrated an expansion to its dental program. The school invested $2.1 million into growing its dental program, adding six…
Dental implant manufacturer ZimVie’s stockholders voted to approve the acquisition of the company by Archimed. The merger is expected to close on Oct. 20, according to an Oct. 10 news release from ZimVie. In July, the companies entered into an…