Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has entered a new joint venture partnership with Advanced Periodontics Implant Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif. The practice, which is led by periodontist Ellie Love, DDS, has provided care since 1998, according to a Feb. 25 news…
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Demand for specialty care is growing rapidly, while physician shortages continue to strain access. Yet many health systems still manage referrals using a first-in, first-out (FIFO) approach, placing urgent and routine patients in the same queue. When patients stall, access…
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- Amy Nyberg, President, Ambulatory Services at Jefferson Health
Unnecessary diagnostic testing is putting patient safety and hospital margins at risk. At Mayo Clinic Florida and UC San Diego Health, clinical leaders are reshaping this pattern with structured diagnostic stewardship programs — cutting inappropriate testing, preserving antimicrobial effectiveness and…
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State lawmakers have introduced several pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency for dental insurers. Six updates: 1. The Nevada Commissioner of Insurance adopted new regulations requiring insurers to file an annual report on or before May 1…
Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona has added James Forbes and Brian McKeon to its board of directors, effective Feb. 27. Mr. Forbes is a healthcare investment banker recognized for helping companies drive profitable growth and long-term value creation, according to…
The American Dental Association is urging lawmakers to support scientific oversight of potential federal fluoride regulations. Five notes: 1. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing Feb. 24 titled “From Source to Tap: A…
Kirksville, Mo.-based A.T. Still University of Health Sciences has named Kneka Smith dean of its School of Dentistry & Oral Health, effective June 22. Dr. Smith, a 2019 graduate of the university, most recently served as the vice president for…
A Virginia dentist recently attended President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to draw attention to challenges facing dental providers, WVIR reported Feb. 24. President Trump discussed several topics during his Feb. 24 address, including affordability, immigration and trade.…
The American Association of Dental Board has introduced legislation to join the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact in four states. Legislation has been put forward in Mississippi, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, according to a Feb. 25 news release…
Enspire Dental, a general dentistry practice in Ann Arbor, Mich., has completed a full transition to private ownership. The fully woman-owned practice is led by Santine Harlock, DDS, according to a Feb. 23 news release from the practice. The transition…