More than 60 organizations have urged Congress to pass legislation to reauthorize a bill promoting mental wellness for healthcare professionals. The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act was first authorized in 2022 and passed in both the…
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The dental industry is quickly evolving to respond to the needs of patients and dental professionals, while also dealing with issues that could threaten its advancements. Here are five trends reshaping the dental industry in 2025: Artificial intelligence Private practices…
Dallas-based Smile Doctors has acquired myOrthos, an orthodontic support organization with more than 70 practice locations across 13 states, according to a March 20 news release from Smile Doctors. Here are five things to know:
Shelbyville, Ky.-based Hewlett Family Dental has moved into a new office building, according to a March 20 report from The Sentinel-News. The practice is led by Mark Hewlett, DMD, and Stephen Hewlett, DMD. Hewlett Family Dental has provided dental care…
Hadley, Mass.-based Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry is opening a new practice to keep up with growing demand, according to a March 19 report from Daily Hampshire Gazette. The new 4,600-square-foot facility is led by Cyrus Safizadeh, DMD, and…
Parkview Dental Partners is confident in its ability to expand its network and add value to practices throughout Florida despite some of the great challenges facing DSOs this year. The DSO, which is backed by Cathay Capital, recently hit its…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added Anchor Point Dental Care to its network. Anchor Point Dental Care in Newport News, Va., is led by Mark Artzer, DDS. Heartland Dental has added several offices this year, including in Arizona, Florida, Michigan…
Four out of 10 dental patients would switch their dentist to one that utilizes AI, according to a recent survey conducted by dental AI company Overjet. Here are six more things to know from the Overjet Patient Survey 2025 of…
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association stressed the importance of dental hygienists following the organization’s code of ethics. The code provides a framework of professional responsibility, development and the well-being of the public, according to a March 19 news release from…
AGIC Capital, a private equity firm focused on healthcare technologies, has acquired Solmetex, a provider of dental products, systems and consumables. Avista Healthcare Partners, the private equity firm that completed the sale, retained a minority stake in Sometex, according to…