Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management secured a partnership with Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery. The practice has three locations in Virginia, led by four board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons, according to a Dec. 4 news release. USOSM…
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Here are six states that have passed legislation this year to increase Medicaid dental funding and expand benefits: 1. Missouri expanded Medicaid dental benefits over the summer, allowing adults to receive routine dental exams. 2. Alabama increased its Medicaid dental…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry: 1. There were 7,739 dental hygiene graduates in the U.S. in 2024, a 12.8% increase since…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Nearly 66% of dentists have increased their fees this year, according to the American Dental Association’s “Economic Outlook…
Healthcare education is moving fast. Executives are under pressure to keep compliance airtight while building skills that reduce turnover and improve care. Traditional, course-first learning alone is not meeting the moment, especially as roles evolve and technology changes how people…
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Consumer advocacy law firm Levi & Korsinsky is investigating Delta Dental of Virginia’s recent data breach. On or around April 23, Delta Dental of Virginia discovered suspicious activity associated with an email account and launched an investigation. It was determined…