Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Brighton, Colo., Oct. 23. The new office is led by Owner Ahmed Hameed, DMD, and Managing Clinical Director Tamara Kapetanovic, DMD, according to an email sent to Becker’s. The company, a brand of…
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Dental practice success could largely depend on dentists’ ability to keep up with technological advancements, patient expectations and economic shifts. Four dentists recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss what dental practices will need to succeed in the next two to…
Washington, D.C., Delaware, Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire are the top five states with the lowest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration. Here are the number of shortage areas in each…
California, Alaska, Missouri, Florida and Texas are the top five states with the highest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration. Here are the number of shortage areas in each of these states…
CMS mandates for interoperability, patient access and prior authorization — CMS-9115-F and CMS-0057-F — are fundamentally changing how payers and providers must share data, with enforcement deadlines extending into 2026. The good news: Compliance doesn’t necessarily require ripping and replacing…
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Columbia University College of Dental Medicine has appointed Dennis Mitchell, DDS, as its next dean. Dr. Mitchell first joined the university’s faculty more than 30 years ago, and has been the dental school’s interim dean since February 2025, according to…
The American Dental Association has launched a credit union to provide financial services to the dental community. The ADA Credit Union offers checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, auto loans and personalized financial coaching, according to an Oct. 22…
Here are five updates to know on Chicago-based The Aspen Group, as reported by Becker’s since Oct. 14:
Atlanta-based Providence Dental Partners has acquired The Dental Center of Atlanta. The deal marks the DSO’s 10th acquisition since its launch in 2023, according to an email sent to Becker’s. Providence Dental Partners was ranked among the fastest-growing private companies…
Two Kentucky lawmakers have said they intend to reintroduce legislation that would make community water fluoridation optional in the state, Kentucky Public Radio reported Oct. 21. Three notes: 1. State legislators considered a bill to reverse water fluoridation requirements during…