Two federal programs are helping community health centers build dental residency programs in underserved areas, the American Dental Association reported June 2. Five notes:
The Latest
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…
Jul 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Presented by:
Presenters:
- Gregory Hall, Chief Clinical Operations Officer, Central Florida Healthcare
- Jeff Gartland, Chief Executive Officer, Relatient
- Michael Palantoni, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, athenahealth
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…
Stafford (Va.) Oral Surgery recently experienced a data breach affecting 7,019 individuals. The practice said it was notified by a vendor on March 19 that a cyber incident occurred in October 2025. Email accounts and vendor files containing limited patient…
Dentists graduating from dental school typically have two choices following commencement — joining a DSO or entering private practice. Among the factors that play into a dentist’s decision are where they want to live, the number of hours they want…
Most hospitals’ vendor credentialing programs were built to protect clinical spaces, especially the operating room. But the operating room isn’t where most third-party personnel actually go. Environmental services, food and nutrition staff, biomedical technicians and facilities contractors move through patient…
Presented by: