A dental practice in Hendersonville, Tenn., cut the ribbon on a new office, according to an Oct. 14 report from WKRN News 2. Bluegrass Dentistry’s original office was destroyed by a tornado in 2023, forcing the practice to completely rebuild…
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Clinicians, staff and patients are feeling the strain. Backlogs persist, burnout rises and AI pilots face skepticism. A 2024 survey found nearly 60% of clinicians expressed little or no trust in AI. Leaders need a clear path that centers people…
Nov 12, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Shawn Stoner
Director, Client Services, TaskUs
Rachel Lutz-Guevara
Division Vice President, Trust & Safety, TaskUs
Scott Peters
Division Vice President, Business Development & Strategic Growth, TaskUs
A retail center in Norwalk, Conn., that includes an Aspen Dental practice location has been purchased for $44.5 million. The 165,409-square-foot center’s other tenants include Walmart, ULTA, Just Salad, Panera and Qdoba Mexican Restaurant, according to an Oct. 13 news…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its investigation into Dentsply Sirona and will not recommend any enforcement action against the company. Four notes: 1. The SEC launched its investigation after Dentsply Sirona initiated an internal audit of financial reporting…
Chicago-based The Aspen Group has added Planmeca’s digital imaging technology to its network. The company’s Aspen Dental brand will integrate Planmeca’s Viso and ProMax CBCT imaging units, as well as the ProX, ProSensor HD and ProX GO 2D intraoral imaging…
The drive to consolidate dental practices is intensifying, but many organizations struggle to scale without compromising clinical integrity or provider satisfaction. In a session at Becker’s Future of Dentistry Roundtable, Alex Caine, Head of DSO Partnerships with Dandy, interviewed Kyle…
Nearly 90% of U.S. health systems are using AI — yet many still lack the resources to pinpoint opportunities with a clear return on investment. Without defined ROI metrics and proven enterprise impact, AI projects risk being stalled or cut.…
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Dr. Jamie Colbert
Chief Medical Officer, Commure
Gian Varbaro, MD
Chief Medical Officer & VP Ambulatory Services, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
K. Nadeem Ahmed, MD
System Chief Medical Information Officer, Valley Health System
Murali Athuluri
Chief Information Officer, North East Medical Services
Sterile processing departments and operating rooms often hit a breaking point before real change occurs. Emplify Health by Gundersen acted earlier. Leaders identified early warning signs that threatened surgical throughput and long-term expansion. Instead of turning to short-term fixes, the…
Nov 14, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Leah Schild
Clinical Operations Director, Emplify Health by Gundersen
Jennifer Greisen
Principal, Strategic Solutions, Aesculap
Becker’s has spoken with dozens of DSO executives this year about leadership, staffing, overcoming challenges and more. Here are 10 notable insights from dental industry leaders: Doug Drew. CEO of U.S. Oral Surgery Management (Irving, Texas): I’ve been doing this…
The presence of biofilm in dental unit waterlines is more common — and dangerous — than many teams realize. Without consistent monitoring and maintenance, these microbial communities can put patients and staff at risk, compromise compliance and damage your practice’s…
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Andrew Nobilini
Head of Team & Culture Growth, ProEdge Dental Water Labs
Carlie Frampton
Safe Water Specialist, ProEdge Dental Water Labs