The American Dental Association is urging lawmakers to support scientific oversight of potential federal fluoride regulations. Five notes: 1. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee’s ...

Kirksville, Mo.-based A.T. Still University of Health Sciences has named Kneka Smith dean of its School of Dentistry & Oral Health, effective June 22. Dr. Smith, a 2019 graduate of the university, ...

State lawmakers have introduced several pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency for dental insurers. Six updates: 1. The Nevada Commissioner of Insurance adopted new ...

Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona has added James Forbes and Brian McKeon to its board of directors, effective Feb. 27. Mr. Forbes is a healthcare investment banker recognized for helping ...

The American Association of Dental Board has introduced legislation to join the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact in four states.  Legislation has been put forward in Mississippi, ...

A Virginia dentist recently attended President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to draw attention to challenges facing dental providers, WVIR reported Feb. 24. President Trump discussed ...

Enspire Dental, a general dentistry practice in Ann Arbor, Mich., has completed a full transition to private ownership.  The fully woman-owned practice is led by Santine Harlock, DDS, according to a ...

Patients are currently filing claims to receive reimbursement for dental work that was not completed after the death of a dental practice owner, CBS Pittsburgh reported Feb. 24. Medgaus Dental Group ...

The dental industry is continuing to prescribe large numbers of antibiotics, many of which are not necessary, according to a Feb. 24 article from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy ...

Here are six emerging trends for dental leaders to know regarding artificial intelligence, staffing, insurance and patient care: 1. AI adoption: Several DSOs have added AI technology in recent weeks ...

Dallas-based DECA Dental Group has added Pearl’s AI technology to its network. DECA implemented Pearl’s platform after a pilot study resulted in measurable improvements in case acceptance for its ...

Nearly 80% of dental practices have reported an increase in claim denials or payer scrutiny over the past 12 months, according to a new report from Zentist. Zentist released its inaugural 2026 “Dental ...