Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in dentistry. It is part of daily clinical life. The real question is not whether practices will adopt AI, but how to implement it in a way that strengthens clinical decision-making and improves the…
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Health systems are investing heavily in AI, digital care models and patient experience. But many are building on aging energy infrastructure never designed to support always-on digital operations and expanding clinical demands. Outdated systems do more than increase maintenance costs.…
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U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel has introduced a resolution to affirm the safety and efficacy of the use of fluoride in the U.S. The goal of the resolution is to push back against state and local measures to ban fluoride, according…
Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners added partner practices in New York, Virginia and California in February. The DSO’s new partners include Julia Cerny, DMD, in Latham, N.Y.; Hampton (Va.) Oral & Facial Surgery; and Berkeley & Orinda Orthodontics, which has three…
Hospital and health system development leaders are navigating a competitive ASC market shaped by rising acquisition activity and regulatory change. This new ASC valuation survey report reflects insights from 21 respondents whose organizations collectively own or manage more than 25%…
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Rhode Island Rep. Marie Hopkins is advocating for the University of Rhode Island to open a dental school, the Rhode Island Current reported March 3. Six notes: 1. A legislative commission agreed earlier this year that the University of Rhode…
Picture a pilot that surpasses its savings goal within 90 days and then scales across a health system. At Ardent Health, an initial target of $32.50 per admission quickly became $97 per admission during the pilot. After expansion, average savings…
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As pharmacy plays an increasingly central role in both patient care and financial performance, alignment between the CFO and chief pharmacy officer is becoming non-negotiable for many health systems. Stronger collaboration between finance and pharmacy leaders can help organizations better…
Mar 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Keith Thomasset
Chief Pharmacy Officer, Dartmouth Health
Wendy Fielding
Chief Financial Officer, Dartmouth Health
Dave Hager
SVP Client Success, Visante
A bill that would authorize the creation of dental therapists in Florida has been postponed by the Florida Senate, according to a March 3 report from Florida Politics. The Florida House of Representatives passed House Bill 363 in an 80-29…
Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management has partnered with a practice in Georgetown, Texas. The organization added 4405 Dental Studio, which is led by Andrew Edmonds, DMD. The practice provides services including family, general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, as well as…