The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs delivers more than 127 million healthcare appointments annually while managing a massive, years-long EHR modernization effort. At the same time, clinicians across the system are facing growing documentation demands, workforce shortages and the cognitive…
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Steven Lepowsky, DDS, was appointed to a second term as dean of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington. Dr. Lepowsky was originally appointed dean in 2021 after serving in the interim for one year. His second…
A Michigan dentist was recently indicted for allegedly running a criminal enterprise and committing Medicaid fraud. Demetra Kazanis, DDS, was charged with one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or…
DSOs and dental practices becoming proactive instead of reactive, the advancement of 3D printing, and AI that creates a better patient experience are three reasons for optimism for dentistry’s future. Dentists and DSO leaders are looking forward to the continued…
Every minute a stroke goes unrecognized, a patient loses an average of 2 million neurons. Yet fewer than 30% of acute ischemic stroke patients are treated within the first hour — when treatment is most effective. The gap isn’t always…
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Every health system was built around one constraint: the scarcity of human expertise. That constraint is lifting, and every leader is feeling the same tension. How do you solve for today’s problems while preparing for a future that looks nothing…
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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has appointed Carlos Bertot, DMD, as president for the 2026-27 term. Dr. Bertot is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, according…
Healthcare organizations have spent years building digital strategies. A lack of ambition is not the issue. The challenge is that most strategies still don’t translate to the people delivering care. Front-line clinicians are quietly opting out of tools they were…
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Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity has added a multilocation orthodontic practice in Texas, its third practice addition of 2026. The addition marks the 21st doctor and 31st location in Phase 1 Equity’s network, according to a May 28 news release from…
There are currently nearly 5,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons employed in the U.S., according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its employment data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Four statistics on the oral…
