Additional headwinds may be headed for dentistry and the overall healthcare space as leaders face inflation, staffing shortages and additional challenges. Iquebal Hasan, DDS, chief of hospital ...

Here are six states that have passed legislation this year to increase Medicaid dental funding and expand benefits: 1. Missouri expanded Medicaid dental benefits over the summer, allowing adults to ...

Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Nearly 66% of dentists have increased their fees this year, according ...

Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry: 1. There were 7,739 dental hygiene graduates in the ...

Consumer advocacy law firm Levi & Korsinsky is investigating Delta Dental of Virginia’s recent data breach. On or around April 23, Delta Dental of Virginia discovered suspicious activity associated ...

Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners has announced its initial public offering of 1,535,000 shares of its common stock at the price of $13 per share.  The DSO expects the gross proceeds from the IPO ...

Dual-specialty DSO beBright has named Jeff Komoroski as its next CFO, effective Dec. 1.  Mr. Komoroski has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and operations, according to a Dec. 3 ...

Various workforce trends have created a perfect storm for the dental hygienist shortage, and dental practices are struggling to keep up. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing shortages, with ...

Although there are continued opportunities for growth among DSOs, challenges around staffing and finances will be persistent obstacles for success. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street ...

For many dentists, year-end is one of the most overlooked opportunities to influence their tax outcome. As practices expand, bring on new partners, add locations, invest in equipment, or adjust ...

Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing the shifting dental education landscape: 1. Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to ...

Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA has tracked data on dental school ...