Kentucky lawmakers are making a second attempt to make water fluoridation optional in the state, Spectrum News 1 reported Jan. 29. Five notes: 1. State legislators considered a bill to reverse water fluoridation requirements last year, with the bill passing…
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A coalition of dentists are urging the Alabama Legislature to pass matching bills establishing a dental loss ratio in the state, according to a Jan. 28 report from WFSA 12 News. Two bills, HB 212 and SB 81, would require…
Needlestick injuries remain a persistent and underreported risk across healthcare settings, exposing clinicians and staff to serious bloodborne pathogens while undermining safety culture.About 385,000 needlestick and sharps-related injuries occur each year in the U.S., according to the CDC. Despite longstanding…
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Modernizing IT in rural healthcare isn’t easy. Tight budgets, difficulty attracting and retaining skilled talent, and escalating cyber risks make it hard for rural hospitals to move beyond day-to-day survival. This webinar examines how rural hospitals can modernize IT without…
Mar 25, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Phil Sobol
CCO, CereCore
Chris Riha
Principal Consultant, CereCore
Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners has expanded its network in Arizona. The DSO acquired Ironwood Dental in Tucson, Ariz., which is led by Alyssa Holmes, DMD, according to a Jan. 28 news release from Park Dental Partners. Park Dental Partners made…
Illinois was ranked as the state with the best dental health in 2026 by personal finance website Wallethub, earning a score of 75.21 out of 100. The top spot in the rankings is occupied by Illinois for the third year…
Although increasing dental school enrollment is largely seen as beneficial for patient care and the overall industry, it could also come with several drawbacks, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics…
A federal judge largely denied a motion to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit against Dentsply Sirona for its Byte aligners, A&O Shearman reported in a Jan. 27 JD Supra article. Five notes: 1. Dentsply Sirona voluntarily suspended the sale and…
EPA has released its next steps for reviewing the health impact of drinking fluoridated water. Four notes: 1. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in April that the agency would “expeditiously review” new information on the potential health risks of fluoride…
For health systems under pressure to improve throughput and control costs, language access is an often overlooked lever. Interpreter services touch nearly every stage of care, yet they are frequently managed outside core workflows. When access is slow, inconsistent or…
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