SmileCon 2025 to create future-ready dental teams

Registration is open for SmileCon 2025, which will bring dentists together Oct. 23-25 in the nation’s capital to enhance their teams’ capabilities, transform their practices and stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry. “I’m thrilled to welcome you to SmileCon 2025 … Read More

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Medicaid matters for oral health

Medicaid ensures 80 million Americans, and over 500,000 West Virginians, have access to health care. Importantly, Medicaid is also a core source of oral health care coverage for families across the country, which is critical to ensuring overall health and … Read More

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ADA says improved data exchange benefits dentists, patients

The ADA is highlighting the benefits of improved data exchange for dentists and patients, sharing support for improved dental-medical interoperability, and addressing barriers faced by dental providers in adopting and implementing electronic health records, prescription drug monitoring tools and standards-based … Read More

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Future of Dentistry Roundtable

September 29 – 30, 2025 // Hyatt Regency, Chicago Dental care has been elevated as one of the most important aspects of whole-person care and digital technology is improving patient outcomes. Both large and small DSOs are growing alongside thriving … Read More

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New data reveals healthcare trends in Texas

DALLAS (KDAF) — A new analysis has identified significant trends in the Texas healthcare system, with high spending failing to translate into better patient outcomes. The study, conducted by international healthcare recruitment experts Espirita, analyzed healthcare performance metrics across all … Read More

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AI revolutionizes dental care with cutting-edge advancements

Advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms and technology are transforming the healthcare landscape, particularly in the field of dentistry. Restorative dentist Dr. Matt Larsen highlighted the impact of AI-driven care on improving patient safety and success. “AI is changing the game … Read More

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How states are tackling dental workforce shortages

Several states have either passed or are considering legislation to help alleviate dental workforce shortages. Six updates to know: 1. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill requiring that at least 80% of students accepted into the University of Iowa dental … Read More

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ADA urges funding for federal agencies

The ADA and three other organizations submitted a testimony June 13 in support of federal programs aimed at expanding access to oral health care. These include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Oral Health, the Centers for … Read More

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CMS under Dr. Oz: 10 key actions

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, is charting an ambitious course for the agency, pledging to align federal healthcare policy with President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda while pushing for sweeping reforms across Medicaid, Medicare and the ACA marketplace. … Read More

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CDA Statement on Legislature’s Budget Agreement

Sacramento, Calif. — The California Dental Association issued the following statement today on the state legislature’s budget agreement. The proposed legislative agreement delays Governor Newsom’s proposal to eliminate Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental services and dental coverage for undocumented … Read More

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Hospital profitability: 88 statistics by region, size

Hospitals across the U.S. are continuing their long recovery from the financial turbulence of the early 2020s, with April’s data from Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report” offering a mixed but cautiously optimistic outlook. Based on data from more than … Read More

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What dental leaders want from payers next

New laws are being introduced and passed this year to increase coverage and accountability from dental insurers, with the backing of state and federal dental organizations. In addition to holding insurers accountable, the bills aim to enhance access to care … Read More

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America’s Dental Health Is in Trouble

Not long ago, Dr. Suzanne Fournier saw a 16-year-old patient with a swollen face and difficulty breathing. Fournier, a dentist who practices at an urban hospital in Louisiana, had to extract six of the teen’s teeth; he was eventually intubated … Read More

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CMS under Dr. Oz: 10 key actions

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, is charting an ambitious course for the agency, pledging to align federal healthcare policy with President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda while pushing for sweeping reforms across Medicaid, Medicare and the ACA marketplace. … Read More

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What dentistry will look like in 2035

The explosion of technology, including artificial intelligence, is the biggest potential change in the dental industry 10 years from now. Aside from AI, the continuation of DSO consolidation and private equity influence, moving more toward interconnected healthcare and more personalized … Read More

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ADA to end SmileCon in 2026

The American Dental Association’s annual SmileCon will hold its final event in October. After careful consideration, the ADA has decided to sunset the conference in 2026, according to a statement. While SmileCon received positive feedback from attendees and saw a … Read More

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ADA urges DOJ to enforce health insurance antitrust reform

The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market, applauding the Department of Justice’s renewed focus on competition in health care and offering its perspective on how historically limited competition in dental insurance harms patients and dental professionals. … Read More

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White House unveils ‘MAHA’ report: 10 takeaways

The White House’s Make America Healthy Again Commission published its anticipated report on childhood chronic disease May 22. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 13 to develop the commission, which is tasked with investigating “the root causes of … Read More

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Ted Cruz Vows ‘Crackdown’ on Medicaid

exas Senator Ted Cruz has said Republicans will crackdown on “massive fraud” in the Medicaid program. “I think we are going to see significant Medicaid reforms as Congress takes on budget reconciliation and extends the tax cuts,” he told CNBC, … Read More

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