Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health is considering closing its dental clinic as part of cost-cutting measures, The Providence Journal reported July 23. The health system, which is the largest in the state, is weighing several options to save money amid…
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While there is some hope for innovation and improvements in dentistry, the industry still faces several pressing issues, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon is the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical…
Preventable hospitalizations are costing health systems millions, especially among Medicare and dual-eligible populations. Too often, traditional care models fall short when social determinants of health go unaddressed. Discover how Trinity Health’s social and clinical care integration improved patient outcomes, reduced…
Aug 27, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Maureen Pike, MPH, MBA, RN
Director, Social & Clinical Care Integration | Trinity Health
Carla Nelson, MBA
Senior Director of Healthcare & Public Policy | Findhelp
Staffing shortages have become one of the greatest challenges facing the dental industry, and there currently seems to be no end in sight. Dental practices have consistently found dental assistants and hygienists two of the most challenging roles to recruit…
A new report from the Carequest Institute for Oral Health shows that the majority of Americans support water fluoridation. CareQuest partnered with Marketing for Change Co. to conduct a survey of 1,114 U.S. adults between July 7-9. The survey comes…
Dental implant manufacturer ZimVie has entered an agreement to merge its operations with Archimed, a healthcare-focused private equity firm. Five notes: 1. ZimVie was a spine and dental spinoff of Zimmer Biomet. The company opted in 2023 to sell its…
Pittsburgh-based North America Dental Group, a dental support organization, is partnering with Leixir Laboratory Dental Group, a digital dental and laboratory services provider, according to a July 22 press release. Leixir will provide laboratory services for more than 200 affiliated…
Los Angeles-based dental AI firm Pearl has partnered with Denver-based Apryse, developer of MiPACS, a dental-imaging software platform, to enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline clinical workflows, according to a July 22 news release. The partnership aims to integrate Pearl’s AI…
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II has introduced legislation that aims to protect oral health policy from politicization and ensure it is backed by non-partisan science. The Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion and Tooth Health Act, or TEETH Act, would…
Delayed reimbursements, rising denials and under-resourced revenue cycle teams are putting hospital margins at risk. This report shares insights from 115 finance and RCM leaders on how health systems are upgrading workflows with automation, hybrid staffing models and strategic partnerships…
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