First free dental clinic opens in New Jersey

Parker Family Health Center, Brookdale Community College and the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners recently opened New Jersey’s first free dental clinic in Lincroft. The clinic provides free dental services to low-income and uninsured residents, including preventive care, cleanings, fillings, … Read More

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CMS increases oversight of state Medicaid demonstrations

Dive Insight: Medicaid waivers, called section 1115 demonstrations, allow states more flexibility to experiment with care delivery in the safety-net insurance program. Almost every state uses a demonstration waiver, while some states have multiple active waivers. The waivers have allowed … Read More

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Imagen Dental Partners expands network in Texas

cottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Texas dental practice to its network. The dental partnership organization affiliated with Cosmetic Smiles in Houston, according to a June 1 news release. The practice, which provides cosmetic, family and prosthetic dentistry, … Read More

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Dentists sue Delta Dental in 4 states over reimbursement rates

Dentists filed class-action lawsuits against Delta Dental organizations in California, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Massachusetts on April 30, alleging anticompetitive conduct that suppressed reimbursement rates and limited competition in dental insurance markets. The state filings follow a September 2025 federal ruling … Read More

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4 key stats on the oral surgeon workforce

There are currently nearly 5,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons employed in the U.S., according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its employment data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Four statistics on the oral … Read More

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The shifting private practice landscape in dentistry

Here are six trends and statistics showcasing how private practice dentistry is evolving: 1. Increased competition from DSOs has led dentists to rethink their approach to private practice to optimize success, including taking advantage of opportunities to enhance patient care … Read More

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The renaissance of independent dentistry

Increased competition from DSOs has led dentists to rethink their approach to private practice to optimize success, including taking advantage of opportunities to enhance patient care and reduce operational inefficiencies. Dentists are facing compounding challenges that have led some to … Read More

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