The Indian Health Service is ending its use of dental amalgam in 2027, according to a Feb. 9 news release from HHS. Here are five things to know:
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Hackensack, N.J.-based MAX Surgical Specialty Management has partnered with William Ranucci, DMD. Dr. Ranucci is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with more than three decades of experience. He leads Oral & Maxillofacial Associates of Montclair (N.J.), a solo oral surgery…
A bill introduced to the Kansas Legislature earlier this month would remove in-person requirements for dentists who own practices in the state. Eight notes: 1. Kansas currently requires dentists who own a practice in the state to be present at…
Caring for patients with recurrent pericarditis often requires navigating uncertainty, repeated flares and fragmented care pathways. This webinar offers a closer look at how programs are addressing these challenges through structured, evidence-informed care models. Clinicians from Oregon Health & Science…
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- David M. German, MD, MPH, FACC, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University
- Dor Lotan, MD, Medical Director, Center for Pericardial Diseases and NYP Centralized Heart Failure Management Program, Columbia University Irving Medical Center-New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Jordan Lindekens, AGACNP, MSN, Nurse Practitioner, Center for Advanced Cardiac Care, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Several legislative proposals introduced over the last 30 days can have a large impact on the dental industry. Six updates for dentists and other dental leaders to know: 1. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association urged the Department of Education to…
Pharmacy procurement is no longer just about purchasing medications. Rising drug costs, persistent shortages, limited staffing and growing 340B complexity are forcing pharmacy leaders into broader financial and operational decisions, often without connected data or workflows to support them. In…
Mar 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Melissa Stiles, Director of Pharmacy Services Vernon Health
- Lauren Forni, Senior Director of Clinical Strategy Bluesight
Several DSOs invested in new technology and service offerings for their practices this week. Three updates: 1. Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA is working with Clear Aligner Advisor to provide education and training to its doctor partners. 2. Nashville, Tenn.-based…
Pharmacy operations have shifted from a departmental function to a board-level priority as margin pressure and compliance exposure intensify across health systems. Yet many organizations still operate with fragmented procurement models and legacy oversight approaches that limit control and visibility.…
Mar 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Calvin Hunsicker, Founder and Chief Product Officer SureCost
- Chad O’Connor, VP/GM Acute SureCost
Several bills have been filed in Iowa and Tennessee to restrict the addition of fluoride in water systems. Five notes: 1. Iowa House File 2395 would ban adding fluoride to both public and private water supplies. 2. Tennessee companion bills…
Heartland Dental, PDS Health and The Aspen Group are the three largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 4,000 practices nationwide. Here are five updates from the companies in 2026: Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.) 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental…