About 29% of dentists said they dropped insurance networks last year, according to the American Dental Association’s “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry” report for the fourth quarter of 2025. The ADA’s quarterly report highlights key trends and statistics…
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New Jersey’s largest dental condominium was recently sold for $5 million, Jersey Digs reported Jan. 22. The 9,914-square-foot dental condominium is leased to Paradigm Oral Health and located in Paramus, N.J. Matthews Real Estate Investment Services facilitated the transaction.
Although artificial intelligence has become an innovative tool for tackling various administrative tasks and delivering patient care, dental leaders must be cautious not to overlook the most critical factor for success: clinicians. Roshan Parikh, DDS, chief revenue officer at RipeGlobal,…
Artificial intelligence has quickly permeated nearly every area of patient care and practice management. Two leaders recently spoke with Becker’s about AI’s growing role in dentistry. Editor’s note: These responses were lightly edited for clarity and length. Annie Sawyer. Director…
Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most notable innovations in technology, changing how dental leaders deliver care and run practices. Nine dental leaders recently connected with Becker’s to discuss the future of AI and how practices and DSOs…
As clinical and operational complexity grows, health system leaders are rethinking how education can strengthen their workforce for current and future demands. At SSM Health, education has become a systemwide lever for workforce stability, not a standalone perk. In this…
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Janet Smith-Hill
Chief People Officer, SSM Health
Amber Wood, DNP RN, MBA
Vice President – Clinical Education & Clinical Placements, SSM Health
Wayne Wright
Human Resources – Talent Management, SSM Health
A dental clinic in Traverse City, Mich., has closed due to financial hardship, according to a Jan. 21 report from ABC affiliate Up North Live. United We Smile has provided more than $3.7 million in free dental care to veterans…
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is focusing on enhancing its core functions to support doctor growth as it prepares for an increasingly active market. USOSM COO Alisa Ulrey recently spoke with Becker’s about the MSO’s goals for 2026 and…
Personal debt and a lack of insurance are driving Generation Z patients to skip dental care, but there is one way to potentially bring them back in, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s…
Specialty care leaders are navigating a pivotal moment. Reimbursement pressure, workforce constraints, outpatient migration and consolidation are converging, forcing specialty care organizations to rethink how they operate and grow. Models built on manual processes and disconnected technology are increasingly difficult…
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Sri Velamoor
CEO, NextGen Healthcare
