Pediatric dentistry is one of the fastest growing specialties in the dental industry. Here are six statistics and facts to know about the field: 1. The average salary for pediatric dentists in 2026 is $277,314, according to ZipRecruiter. 2. There…
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Here are five trends that have dominated dental M&A this year: 1. Financing conditions tightened significantly after the Federal Reserve raised its target rate to 3.75%-4% on Sept. 16 and new underwriting rules from the Small Business Association took effect…
One-fifth of dentists stated that hygienist positions had been open for more than six months before being filled, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the third quarter of 2026. The report shows…
West Virginia health advocates have proposed legislation that would allow dentists and dental hygienists to administer the HPV vaccine, West Virginia Watch reported Oct. 16. Four notes: 1. The West Virginia Oral Health Coalition has drafted a bill modeled after…
Here are 10 federal government and policy updates for dentists to know from the last month: 1. The CDC updated its “Infection Control in Healthcare Personnel” guidance, adding a new section that consolidates how healthcare workers should be managed when…
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners recently added FreshDental in Hickory, N.C., to its network. FreshDental is led by Sandra Onekhena, DMD, a graduate of the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Guardian Dentistry Partners has more than 40 other partner practices in…
Utilization among seniors with a Medicare Advantage dental benefit increased to 61% in 2024 from 53% in 2023, according to a report from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. The September 2026 report, “National Trends in Dental Care Use,…
As AI and automation tools spread across dentistry, most of the conversation has focused on what they can save: staff time, administrative work and missed revenue. Less attention has gone to what they can cost. Beyond the subscription price, practices…
Most health systems have spent the last decade adding digital tools one at a time: a website chatbot, a call center IVR, portal messaging, virtual visits. Each works on its own. Together, they create a fragmented experience. A patient who…
Nov 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
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Presenters:
- Sanjay Gupta, Executive Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer, Novant Health
- Ran Shaul, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, K Health
Thomas Paumier, DDS, has been installed as the 163rd president of the American Dental Association. Dr. Paumier has been a member of the ADA for more than 35 years, previously serving as vice chair of the ADA Strategic Forecasting Committee…