Here are six notable DSO acquisitions Becker’s has covered in the last 100 days: 1. Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental acquired nine practices in Florida from Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry. 2. Lincoln, Neb.-based Paradigm Oral Health completed a surgeon-led…
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The dental industry has seen slight improvements in employment growth over the last 12 months, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2026. The ADA recently released its “State…
A new bill in Pennsylvania aims to expand dental insurance transparency by requiring dental insurers to legally stand behind the benefit quotes they give providers and patients, according to an Aug. 4 report from Insurance Business. Under House Bill 2722,…
At many health systems, utilization review and revenue capture operate separately. Clinical teams make care decisions, and financial outcomes follow later, often with denials, missed inpatient revenue and rework. A growing number of utilization management leaders are changing that. By…
Sep 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Chris Bayham, Chief Operating Officer, Xsolis
- Julie Pack, Senior Director of Client Relationships, Xsolis
- Mequet Martens, RN, BSN, MBA, Executive Director of Case Management, Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Picture a revenue cycle where surgical cancellations are rare, A/R runs below the national benchmark and leadership can see workflow performance in real time. That’s where one Indiana orthopedic practice landed after three years of continuous revenue cycle automation. The…
Workforce shortages, rising quality expectations and a Gen Z nursing workforce that often moves on within 30 months have exposed the limits of traditional skills-based assessment. Confirming that a task was completed no longer tells leaders whether a nurse can…
Sep 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Joel Ray, COL, USAF, NC, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Clinical Advisor, Laudio and StaffGarden by Ascend Learning
- Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning
- Alicia Potolsky, DNP, RN, NE-BC, DipACLM, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, El Camino Health
- Julie Balluck, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, System Chief Nursing Officer, Texas Health Resources
Here are seven recent updates on class-action lawsuits affecting dental companies: 1. A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that Heartland Dental’s AI use violated the Federal Wiretap Act. 2. A proposed class-action lawsuit was filed against Futuredontics,…
Las Vegas-based Absolute Dental has gained final court approval to settle a class-action lawsuit related to its 2025 data breach. Absolute Dental, which has more than 50 locations across Nevada, discovered that an unauthorized party accessed some of its systems…
Masters and Mentors: The Podcast is designed to bring forward real conversations about key topics in the dental industry. From clinical innovation to practice growth and leadership, the series offers an inside look at how the industry is evolving and…
Most health systems know they have a physician shortage. Fewer realize how deep it runs. New data shows the shortage has been underreported, and the cost is landing squarely on the bottom line. Consider retention: only 18 percent of physicians…
Sep 17, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Melinda Giese, SVP, Enterprise Client Solutions, CHG Healthcare