Health system C-suites are under pressure from every direction: margin compression, workforce strain, fragmented technology and a pace of change that legacy operating models were never built to handle. This curated e-book brings together Becker’s reporting and industry thought leadership…
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The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine plans to open its third training center to boost the dental workforce and increase dental care accessibility, Penn Live reported June 9. The dental school is partnering with Hyndman Area Health Centers…
Nancy Young, DMD, dean of the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta (Ga.) University died June 6 at the age of 58. Augusta University President Dr. Russell Keen announced Dr. Young’s death June 8, calling her a remarkable leader and…
Health system operating margins fell to 0.2% in April, edging back toward zero after a brief two-month recovery. A new report shows just how fragile hospital finances remain heading into the second half of 2026. Drawing on data from more…
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Delaware is among the states that saw a decrease in the average dental hygienist pay between 2025 and 2026, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Three states where dental hygienist pay dropped: State 2025 2026 Delaware $102,530…
Massachusetts is among several states that saw a decrease in the average dental assistant pay between 2025 and 2026, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Five states where dental assistant pay dropped: State 2025 2026 Massachusetts $56,790…
Two federal programs are helping community health centers build dental residency programs in underserved areas, the American Dental Association reported June 2. Five notes:
Dental product manufacturer Ultradent recently acquired Azena Medical. Azena Medical develops clinical laser products, including the Gemini soft tissue diode lasers. Jonathan Luo, the co-founder and COO of Azena Medical, said in a June 5 news release that the transaction…
The American Dental Association’s Forsyth Institute was recently listed among the top research institutions in the Cure Innovation Index. The Cure Innovation Index is the first evidence-based ranking of U.S. biomedical research institutions. The ADA Forsyth Institute is the only…
The University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine plans to end its oral and maxillofacial surgery advanced residency program at the end of the academic year. The university decided to end the program due to challenges with meeting accreditation…
