Any cuts to the Medicaid program could lead to drastic consequences for dental practices and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, a chief dental officer for the division of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry for Dental Care Alliance, spoke…
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Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with dozens of dental offices across the U.S. during the first quarter of 2025. Here are more than 60 DSO moves that Becker’s reported on during the first quarter. Editor’s note: This list is…
Dental laser company Sonendo brought in $31.7 million in total revenue in 2024, according to a March 26 news release from the company. Here are nine additional notes on Sonendo’s 2024 fourth-quarter and full-year financial performance:
The American Association of Orthodontists is warning of a new scam targeting its members. Five notes: 1. The organization said that on March 25, it learned of deceptive emails designed to mimic official communications. 2. The emails prompt recipients to…
The Jean B. Purvis Community Health Center in Butler, Pa., saw a 21% increase in new dental patients between 2023 and 2024, according to the center’s annual report. Five notes: 1. The Community Health Center has provided care to uninsured…
The Arizona Senate recently passed a bill to expand the state’s adult Medicaid coverage to include comprehensive dental benefits. Three notes: 1. The Arizona Medicaid program currently only covers emergency dental services for adults. 2. If the bill is passed,…
Wausau, Wis.-based Northcentral Technical College is planning to launch the first dental therapy program in Wisconsin, according to a March 25 report from NBC affiliate WJFW. Future students of the program will work directly out of NTC’s Community Dental Clinic,…
Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology has been named an official partner of Bay FC, a club in the National Woman’s Soccer League. Through the partnership, Bay FC players going through Invisalign treatment will be part of a content series produced by…
Lexington, Ky.-based PepperPointe Partnerships has added four Virginia dental practices to its network. The new affiliates are Amelia Family Dentistry, James Burton, DMD, Slaughter and Slaughter Family Dentistry and PeaksView Dental, according to a March 26 news release. The additions…
For many dentists, Medicaid reimbursement rates fail to meet the costs of providing these services to patients. This has led many to end their participation in the program, despite the growing demand for care in underserved communities. Two dentists recently…