Dozens of dentists have made headlines this year by opening new practices, earning awards, being appointed to various leadership positions and discussing some of the most notable topics in the industry. Here are more than 200 dentists Becker’s has reported…
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Nearly 80% of dental school graduates take out loans to pay for dental school, according to data from the Education Data Initiative. The Education Data Initiative provides information on dental school costs and debt in the U.S. Data shows that…
The Academy of General Dentistry has named Jeffrey Okeson, DMD, the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. The Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award is the AGD’s most distinguished honor for dental educators, according to a July 6…
Although the number of dentists affiliated with DSOs has increased over the years due to the benefits these partnerships provide, many dentists still see the advantages of remaining in private practice. Three dentists recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the…
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has assumed direct operational control of a nine-clinic network after an audit uncovered operational inefficiencies. The department said its board reviewed an evaluation of Dental Clinics North’s operations during a June meeting, during which…
The average cost of living in Washington, the highest-paying state for dental hygienists, is $55,316 for a single adult with no children. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its salary data for dental jobs to reflect 2025 information May 15.…
Emergency departments often set the pace for the entire hospital. When patients board for hours waiting for beds, the ripple effects hit staffing, discharge timeliness and overall capacity. To break that cycle, University Health has been strengthening the link between…
Aug 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Bill Phillips, EVP & COO, University Health
- Ashley Schutz, MHA, MLS (ASCP), Director of IT Quality Assurance, University Health
- Bill Griffith, Operational Excellence Advisor
For most independent ASCs, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI, it’s where to start and what to automate first. A new survey of 160 ambulatory leaders across 8 specialties surfaced three findings reshaping how leaders prioritize: 75%…
Aug 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Gautam Shah, MBA, FACHDM, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, NextGen Healthcare
The Joint Commission’s standards on effective communication and language access, HHS’s CLAS Standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and new state interpreter mandates are pushing health systems to rethink how they serve LEP patients. For patient experience leaders, the pressure is…
Aug 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Dipak Patel, CEO, GLOBO
- Tyler Gegen, MBA, FACHE, CPXP, System Executive Director of Patient Experience, UnityPoint Health
- Maria Pamboukis, M.D. CPXP., Director, Patient Services, Denver Health
The average amount of education debt for dental students was $297,800 in 2025, according to data from the Education Data Initiative. The Education Data Initiative provides information on dental school costs and debt in the U.S. Seven statistics on dental…