The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry has added the department of population oral health, its first new department in more than 30 years. The college’s ninth academic department evolved from its Division of Prevention and Public Health Sciences,…
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Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity has added its second practice in New Jersey. The DSO’s newest addition is a multi-site orthodontic practice, according to a Jan. 26 news release. The deal also represents the company’s second practice addition in 2026. Phase…
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management has continued its 2026 growth in Ohio with the addition of multi-location practice. The dental clinical organization acquired Blank Dental Group, which was founded by James Blank, DDS, according to a Jan.…
Mansfield, Pa.-based Laurel Health Centers, a provider of dental and medical services, experienced a cybersecurity event. In July 2025, the organization became aware of unusual activity in its email environment. An investigation revealed that certain information may have been accessed…
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has expanded into Ohio, its sixth market. The state’s diverse communities, healthcare infrastructure and increasing demand for dental care represent a strong growth opportunity for Smile Partners USA, according to a Jan. 23 news release…
Healthcare leaders know physician turnover is expensive. What’s less obvious is why so many retention initiatives fail to deliver lasting results. Too often, engagement is treated as a survey, retention as an HR metric and alignment as an abstract goal.…
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While AI is everywhere in healthcare strategy discussions, most initiatives never make it past pilot. Nearly 80 percent of healthcare AI efforts stall because the underlying data is fragmented, unreliable or difficult to govern at scale. The discussion focuses on…
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Franklin, Tenn.-based Specialized Dental Partners plans to focus on strategic partnerships and supporting integrated care among its clinicians as it adapts to increased demand for specialty services. The DSO added more than 20 offices and 80 doctors to its network…
Franklin, Tenn.-based Specialized Dental Partners is celebrating its growth achievements from 2025. Six notes: 1. The DSO added more than 20 offices and 80 doctors to its network in 2025, according to a Jan. 22 news release. 2. The company’s…
The American Dental Association submitted comments to legislators to use the hearings with health insurance CEOs to investigate issues in the dental insurance marketplace, according to a Jan. 23 news release from the ADA. Here are five things to know:…