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…
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Faraday Future has delivered its Master humanoid robot to Wonderful Life Dental Group in Los Angeles, marking the company’s first deployment of an embodied AI robot in a healthcare setting. The robot supports front-desk functions and will help with patient…
DentaQuest, an administrator of dental benefits, is actively managing a cybersecurity incident. A limited portion of the company’s network was accessed by an unauthorized party. DentaQuest’s systems remain fully operational, according to a June 1 notice from DentaQuest. DentaQuest is…
DSOs and dental groups were active across a number of states in May, continuing to expand their networks. Five states saw at least two DSO moves in May, as reported by Becker’s, including practice openings, acquisitions and affiliations. Note: This…
Several cities in California and Minnesota have the highest salaries for dental assistants, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Here are the top five…
Academic medical centers are facing a convergence of pressures: Medicaid cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tightening NIH funding and labor costs that now represent 60% of total hospital expenses, up 5.6% in 2025. For many C-suites and…
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Several cities in California have the highest salaries for dental hygienists, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Here are the top five metropolitan and…
Here are three acquisitions that took place in the dental industry last month: 1. New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management added to its networks in Ohio and Pennsylvania with two practice acquisitions. 2. Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group…
As the dental industry continues to navigate workforce shortages, one thing has become increasingly clear: retaining hygienists is not just about compensation or scheduling flexibility. Hygienists want to feel trusted, supported and empowered to fully utilize their clinical expertise. Practices…
Roseville, Minn.-based Park Dental Partners recently added a Minnesota practice to its network. The DSO affiliated with Zumbro View Dental in Rochester, Minn., led by Tom Haugen, DDS. Park Dental Partners said it plans to add additional doctors to Zumbro…
