Here are seven dental leadership changes that have taken place since Feb. 12: 1. Cleveland-based Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine appointed Denver Jenkins, DDS, as director of its advanced education in general dentistry program. 2. Dental AI…
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Ketan Sukkawala, DDS, a pediatric dentist in College Station, Texas, filed a CON application for a dental ambulatory surgery center in Hartford, Conn., according to a March 9 news release from Hartford Business Journal. The ASC will specialize in general…
The New York State Dental Association is advocating for the state to create a dental loss ratio for dental insurers, according to a March 6 report from CBS affiliate 6 News. Currently, the organization is supporting a bill that would…
Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently partnered with North Florida Oral & Facial Surgery, a five-location practice. North Florida Oral & Facial Surgery has locations in Jacksonville, Orange Park and Ponte Vedra Beach. The deal marks Beacon’s entry into the Jacksonville,…
Pediatric dentistry is becoming a valuable investment for DSOs looking to fuel long-term, sustainable growth, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about…
Across health systems, millions in earned revenue sit inside zero-balance accounts. A claim reaches zero balance. Payment posts. The account closes. Weeks or months later, few hospitals have the resources to revisit whether the payment matched contractual terms or whether…
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New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management has partnered with two dental practices in Pennsylvania. The dental clinical organization added Lebanon Family Dental and Lebanon Dental Cornwall, both located in Lebanon, Pa., according to a March 9 news release…
Healthcare organizations face growing pressure to improve surgical outcomes while strengthening financial performance. At the same time, surgical patients are older and often present with more complex health needs that require careful preparation before procedures. Yet many organizations still rely…
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Imagine scaling EHR workflow training across 35 health centers with just four trainers — without relying on classroom instruction. That was the reality for Access Community Health Network (ACCESS), Illinois’ largest federally qualified health center. Rather than expand headcount, ACCESS…
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Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about some of the things dental recruiters should look out for when hiring dentists. Editor’s note: This Q&A is part…