Today's Top 20 Stories
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Pennsylvania bill gives dental practices payment collection options: 4 notes
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law requiring insurance companies to provide dental practices with multiple payment options, according to an Oct. 28 news release.
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More adults taking oral health more seriously: Report
There are more adults in the U.S. in 2024 who are motivated to practice preventive oral healthcare compared to 2023, according to a report from Delta Dental.
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Pearl launches 1st AI-powered dental calibration tool
Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has launched the industry's first AI-powered clinical calibration and training tool.
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The biggest hurdles to DSO growth
DSOs have experienced a challenging year filled with inflation, staffing shortages and more.
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Law firm investigating Henry Schein data breach: 5 things to know
The law firm of Federman & Sherman has launched an investigation into dental supplier Henry Schein concerning a data breach suffered by the company, according to an Oct. 24 news release.
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UAB opens oral surgery clinic
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has opened an oral surgery clinic in Inverness, Ala.
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Pediatric DSO receives $25M in financing: 4 things to know
A DSO focused on providing care to pediatric Medicaid patients has secured $25 million in financing to support future growth, according to an Oct. 29 news release.
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Utah college opens dental hygienist training center: 5 things to know
Orem-based Utah Valley University has opened a dental hygiene lab and community dental clinic, according to an Oct. 25 news release.
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Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry acquires Pennsylvania practice
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Leading Edge Oral Surgery has acquired Keith Silverstein Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Paoli, Pa.
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Specialty Smile Partners appoints VP of operations
Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has hired Jared Ayes as its vice president of operations.
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GPS Dental adds 9 practices
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has added nine practices to its network.
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CareQuest invests in virtual oral care platform
Grin, a virtual care platform for digital oral health, has received an investment from CareQuest Innovation Partners.
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Vermont dental provider, CEO part ways
Staurt May, CEO of Morrisville, Vt.-based Lamoille Health Partners, has stepped down from his role at the community health center, according to an Oct. 25 report by VTDigger.
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Arkansas dental assistant arrested for Medicaid fraud
A dental assistant in Conway, Ark., was arrested and charged with one count of Medicaid fraud.
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Dentsply Sirona suspends sales, marketing of Byte aligners: 7 notes
Dentsply Sirona has voluntarily suspended the sale and marketing of its Byte clear aligners and impression kits as it conducts a review of regulatory requirements, the company said Oct. 24.
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Former dental CEO guilty of fraud skips sentencing hearing
Stephen Baird, former CEO of dental device company S-Ray, is wanted for failure to appear for sentencing.
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Harvard dental school to run deficit: 5 things to know
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine is expected to run a deficit this year, according to an Oct. 25 report by The Harvard Crimson.
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The states with the most dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants per capita
Hawaii has the most dentists, while New Hampshire has the most dental hygienists and Utah has the most dental assistants, all per capita, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Maine dental group files data breach notice
Biddeford, Maine-based Community Dental has issued a notice about a data privacy event that affected its computer systems.
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Recent dental headlines to know in Texas
Here are eight updates to know about the dental industry in Texas that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 16:
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