Phoenix-based SALT Dental Partners recently opened a de novo pediatric practice in Denver. The DSO opened Smile Vista Kids Dental & Orthodontics, according to a May 19 LinkedIn post. SALT Dental Partners has added more than a dozen practices to…
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Minnesota is currently the highest paying state for dental assistants, with an average annual salary of $64,740, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently updated its salary and employment statistics for…
Shamis & Gentile, a class action law firm specializing in data breaches, is investigating a recent data breach at Tampa Bay Dental Implants & Periodontics in St. Petersburg, Fla. A ransomware incident earlier this year affected the practice’s internal server…
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry will be recognizing more than a dozen dentists with prestigious awards during its annual meeting later this month. Here are 18 dentists receiving awards: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has more than 11,000…
More than 90% of adults in the U.S. agree that oral health is an important aspect of overall health, according to a new report from Delta Dental Plans Association. The organization published its sixth annual State of America’s Oral Health…
Staffing challenges in healthcare are not evenly distributed, and the systems that recognize that are gaining ground. In many organizations, a small number of units, departments or facilities drive a disproportionate share of vacancies, turnover and premium labor spend. Systemwide…
Jun 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- Kim Cummings, SPHR, SCP, CDE
- Nichole Stewart, MHA
- Taryn Coates
- Jim Hein
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill May 12 to authorize the state’s participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and…
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has selected Denticon by Planet DDS as its enterprise practice management platform. The cloud-based platform aims to eliminate infrastructure burden, streamline onboarding and support Smile Partners USA’s centralized operating model, according to a May 19…
Up to 85% of claim denials trace back to the 12 minutes a clinician spends with a patient in the exam room. Health systems have invested heavily in clearinghouses, billing systems and denial management. Yet the most critical moment in…
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- Josh Margulies
Every day, provider organizations lose patients they never realize they’ve missed. Patients with open referrals, overdue preventive care, unrebooked no-shows and unresolved balances often fall out of the system entirely. Staff shortages and fragmented workflows make proactive outreach difficult to…
Jun 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Sam Walters
- Parinita Amin, MD