Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against comments from the American Dental Association that criticized the state surgeon general’s opposition to fluoride, The Miami Times reported May 22. In November, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, recommended against community…
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A healthcare executive is warning that cuts to Medicaid funding from the federal government could lead states to roll back their dental coverage, the CommonWealth Beacon reported May 21. The House of Representatives passed its budget bill that includes cuts…
The explosion of technology, including artificial intelligence, is the biggest potential change in the dental industry 10 years from now. Aside from AI, the continuation of DSO consolidation and private equity influence, moving more toward interconnected healthcare and more personalized…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners added its second partner practice in California in May. The dental partnership organization affiliated with NW Digital Dentistry in San Luis Obispo, Calif., led by Nathan Wong, DDS, according to a May 16 news release.…
A medical office facility for oral surgery has been proposed in Frederick, Md., according to a May 22 report from The Frederick News-Post. The 43,562-square-foot site would include a 9,734-square-foot building, which would perform dental implant and periodontal procedures The…
Great Expressions Dental Centers has appointed Dale Hockel Jr. as its CEO. Mr. Hockel previously served as the DSO’s COO since 2023. Before joining Great Expressions Dental Centers, he was COO of Dental Care Alliance. Great Expressions Dental Centers has…
DSOs and dental practices have invested in several new technologies this year to enhance clinical care and improve operations. Three notable updates so far in 2025: 1. Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health is implementing additional machine identity security solutions to its…
The Oklahoma legislature has enacted a law that updates the state dental act by adding licensure requirements and new patient protections while changing dental practice regulations. Senate Bill 669, which became law May 21, includes several provisions. Seven notes: 1.…
Dental assistants earn an average salary of $63,680 in Minnesota, the highest-paying state for this role, compared to the state’s average household income of $113,293. Here is how the average salary for dental assistants compares to the average household income…
Georgia legislators have passed a bill that will require patients to complete an in-person exam before undergoing orthodontic treatment. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 567 to regulate teledentistry May 9. In addition to requiring in-person exams, the bill…