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…
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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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- Umar Bowers
- Katie Prevas
- 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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- Jon Wang
- Sam Walters
- Parinita Amin, MD
Scottsdale, Ariz., was recently ranked as the best city for dental professionals in 2025, according to a new report from Clarify Capital. The small business lender compared 98 metro areas across six metrics for dentists to thrive, including salary, employment…
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened a pediatric dental practice in Orlando, Fla. The new office is led by Anna Kalmanovich, DMD, according to the DSO’s website. Sage Dental launched its pediatric dental brand in 2024 as part of…
A dental practice in Atlanta is planning to reopen, despite its dentist’s license currently under emergency suspension, according to a May 18 report from ABC affiliate WSB. Justin Scott, DMD, leader of Pure Dental Health, had his license suspended by…
Increased competition from DSOs has led dentists to rethink their approach to private practice to optimize success, including taking advantage of opportunities to enhance patient care and reduce operational inefficiencies. Dentists are facing compounding challenges that have led some to…