Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions remain one of the largest cost drivers for commercial populations, yet many digital health vendors rely primarily on self-reported outcomes to demonstrate value. This new study takes a different approach. Instead of surveys, it examines what appears…
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A woman in Virginia Beach, Va., has been convicted of performing invasive dental treatments without a license, according to a July 15 report from ABC affiliate WVEC 13 News Now. Cristina Valencia, who does not hold a dental license, operated…
Alaska has the highest annual median wage for general dentists of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In total, there were 10 states where the median wage for general dentists was more than $200,000. Below…
The UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry has named Renato Silva, DDS, PhD, as its next dean. Dr. Silva is an endodontist and clinician-scientist with experience in dental education, translational science, clinical practice and faculty development, according to a July 14…
Finance leaders track base salary closely. But base salary is barely half of what a revenue cycle team actually costs. Benefits, payroll taxes, recruiting, onboarding, management overhead and attrition push the fully loaded cost of an RCM role to between…
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Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners has entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic majority acquisition of Florham Park, N.J.-based Select Dental Management. Select Dental Management has a network of 38 locations across eight states and Washington, D.C., supporting more than…
Many hospitals and health systems scrutinize staffing, service lines, and payer contracts for savings. Fewer look at one of their largest assets: real estate. Provider real estate portfolios often hold untapped value: vacant space, redundant leases, misaligned capital structures, and…
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InsideDesk, an AI-powered revenue cycle management platform for DSOs, has received $12.6 million in a recent financing round. The additional funding will be used to invest in AI, automation and new hires across engineering, AI and go-to-market, according to a…
Dallas-based Smile Doctors secured an additional $125 million in growth capital to invest in new affiliations, de novo expansion and support for affiliated practices. The orthodontic support organization outperformed its growth plan in the first half of 2026 and expects…
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has opened Rochester Hills (Mich.) Family Dental Group, its second de novo practice. The practice operates with clinical autonomy while benefiting from Smile Partners USA’s infrastructure, according to a July 8 news release from the…
