Over the past few years, dental AI has become more widespread throughout the industry, with more dentists and practices choosing to integrate the technology. The initial response has been overall positive, with practices and DSOs improving the patient experience and…
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Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with four new partner dentists in January, according to its website. The dental partnership organization is one of the largest in the U.S., supporting a network of more than 800 practices. Here are the organization’s January…
Macroeconomic challenges have forced practice owners and DSO leaders to scrutinize investments and weigh cuts to prevent profit losses and other setbacks. Smile Makers Dental Center CEO Geith Kallas, DDS, and Fireside Dental Co. CFO John Bell recently spoke with…
The national dental expenditure rose to $189 billion in 2024, increasing $7 billion from 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. After adjusting for inflation, dental spending grew 4% from 2023 to 2024. Overall health…
Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has expanded its associate to partner growth initiative, providing additional opportunities for specialists and practices. Through the joint venture model, Danielle Holland, DMD, was recently elevated to ownership at West Shore Oral Surgery in Mechanicsburg, Pa., according…
More challenges could be in store for private dental practices as the number of dentists considering retirement and practice sales grows, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and…
Dentists are seeing mixed results when it comes to compensation growth, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice management. Dentalpost surveyed nearly 3,575 dental professionals to create…
Best in KLAS is one of the most trusted and influential recognitions in healthcare technology, but what actually goes into determining the winners? In this webinar, Mac Boyter, Senior Research Director for Payer/Provider and Documentation Solutions at KLAS, offers a…
Mar 5, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mac Boyter
Senior Research Director, KLAS
Value-based care programs generate no shortage of insights. The problem is turning those insights into action, consistently and at scale. As downside risk grows, organizations face thousands of coordinated tasks across quality, care management and utilization management. Manual outreach, siloed…
Mar 31, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Robert Connely
Global Industry Market Leader, Healthcare Pegasystems
Monique Stoner PhD, MBA
Vice President, Provider Network Management Services, Oscar Health
Bryan Waide
Regional Vice President of Provider Contracting for Humana’s Western Market
Rhonda Mims
Executive Vice President, Chief Public Affairs and Risk Officer, AmeriHealth Caritas
Amy Compton-Phillips, MD
EVP, Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health
Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners recently added practices in Oregon and New York to its network. The DSO partnered with World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Portland, Oreg., its fourth pediatric dentistry office in the state, according to a Feb. 2…