Health system operating margins fell to 0.2% in April, edging back toward zero after a brief two-month recovery. A new report shows just how fragile hospital finances remain heading into the second half of 2026. Drawing on data from more…
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Delaware is among the states that saw a decrease in the average dental hygienist pay between 2025 and 2026, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Three states where dental hygienist pay dropped: State 2025 2026 Delaware $102,530…
Massachusetts is among several states that saw a decrease in the average dental assistant pay between 2025 and 2026, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Five states where dental assistant pay dropped: State 2025 2026 Massachusetts $56,790…
Two federal programs are helping community health centers build dental residency programs in underserved areas, the American Dental Association reported June 2. Five notes:
Dental product manufacturer Ultradent recently acquired Azena Medical. Azena Medical develops clinical laser products, including the Gemini soft tissue diode lasers. Jonathan Luo, the co-founder and COO of Azena Medical, said in a June 5 news release that the transaction…
The American Dental Association’s Forsyth Institute was recently listed among the top research institutions in the Cure Innovation Index. The Cure Innovation Index is the first evidence-based ranking of U.S. biomedical research institutions. The ADA Forsyth Institute is the only…
The University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine plans to end its oral and maxillofacial surgery advanced residency program at the end of the academic year. The university decided to end the program due to challenges with meeting accreditation…
Teledentistry will continue to grow as providers look for ways to increase access to care for underserved populations, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about…
Disconnected systems don’t just slow operations, they create friction at every point of the patient journey and erode the staff experience over time. Many organizations have invested heavily in new tools. But when scheduling, communication, clinical workflows and follow-up care…
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Garrisonville Dental in Stafford, Va., suffered a data breach affecting 5,204 individuals. The practice said it was notified by a vendor on March 19 that a cyber incident occurred between Oct. 15 and Oct. 23, 2025. Email accounts and vendor…
