The face of dentistry is changing to a younger and more female workforce, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute. In 2024, nearly 2 in 5 dentists in the U.S. were female, according to The U.S. … Read More
Tariffs could cause additional financial challenges as operating costs rise and fewer patients visit practices. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance, connected with Becker’s … Read More
Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact the 78% of dental school graduates starting their careers with more than $312,000 in student loan debt, according to a letter from the American Dental Association to the U.S. Department … Read More
AUSTIN, Texas – Across the 140 days of the 89th Texas Legislature, lawmakers filed 11,503 Senate and House bills. By Sunday, June 22, which marked the final day for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto legislation, he had signed 1,155 bills. … Read More
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Medicaid expansion expanded Medicaid coverage to nearly all adults with incomes up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($21,597 for an individual in 2025) and provided states with an enhanced federal matching rate (FMAP) … Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced that the statewide weighted average rate change for dental plans offered through the marketplace in 2026 will be 0.35 percent. Californians will still have five dental insurance companies to choose from, including Anthem Blue … Read More
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 600 people in Texas were provided with free dental care over the weekend as part of a network of dental offices’ way of giving back to their communities. Smile Generation, a national dental care provider … Read More
Clear aligner manufacturer Angelalign Technology has denied accusations of patent infringement from Align Technology. Align Technology recently filed patent infringement lawsuits against Angelalign in the U.S., Europe and China and is seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages. The latter’s chief … Read More
Brett Culp — an acclaimed filmmaker, social entrepreneur and keynote speaker whose films have been featured on Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video — will deliver the keynote address during the SmileCon 2025 Opening Session. Mr. Culp’s documentaries include “Look to … Read More
Here are six recent updates that have led to optimism and skepticism in the dental industry: Good Artificial intelligence innovation AI companies are continuing to expand ways for their technology to be used in dental practices, and industry leaders are … Read More
Alaska Medicaid providers are preparing for increased demand for dental care after the federal budget passage earlier this year, Alaska’s News Source reported Aug. 19. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law July 4, is expected … Read More
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 independent dental practices, and private equity is taking notice. … Read More
After the One Big, Beautiful Bill was passed on July 4, it left some wondering how it will ultimately affect their Medicaid benefits as reports of anywhere from $800 billion to $1 trillion is primed to be cut from the … Read More
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding dental contracts to support dental care for Medicaid patients. Contracts will be awarded to Delta Dental of Iowa and DentaQuest USA Insurance Company, Inc. Care is provided through Iowa’s … Read More
Now in its 27th year, the poll reveals the Tooth Fairy has visited more than 8 in 10 homes (83%) across the country, an increase from 78% in 2024. This is welcome news, as nearly one-quarter of children (23%) consider … Read More
Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation has established a new endowed scholarship for residents in the School of Dental Medicine’s pediatric dentistry residency program — a vital field that advances children’s health across Long Island and beyond. Adventureland is a family-friendly amusement … Read More
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality and robotics are becoming some of the most innovative technologies in dentistry, and leaders are looking ahead at their potential. Three dental executives recently joined Becker’s “Dental + DSO Virtual Event” to discuss these technologies and … Read More
Dentists Choice announces it insured 8,000 dentists in its first 150 days by leveraging Counterpart’s Agentic Insurance™ platform. This represents coverage for nearly 4% of the estimated 202,304 dentists practicing across the United States, highlighting the significant unmet need for … Read More
About one-third of Americans have not visited a dentist in more than a year, according to a new report from Cigna Healthcare. Cigna’s 2025 “Dental Trends” report highlights the link between oral health and mental health as well as the … Read More
The State of Texas has sued Eli Lilly, claiming that the pharma “offered illegal incentives” to healthcare providers, pushing them to prescribe blockbuster GLP-1 drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro. In a prepared statement on Tuesday, Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged that … Read More
The Wisconsin Dental Association is calling on the state’s Department of Justice to monitor an insurance company’s purchase of dozens of dental offices, citing potential conflicts of interest that could impact patient care. TMJ4 first reported on those concerns last … Read More
The American Fluoridation Society opposed recent actions taken by federal officials to move away from community water fluoridation in the U.S. In April, the Environmental Protection Agency said it will “expeditiously review” new information on the potential health risks of … Read More
West Texas Oral Facial Surgery in Lubbock was hit with a data breach affecting more than 11,000 individuals. The practice said it experienced a network disruption May 29. An investigation determined that an unauthorized third party may have acquired certain … Read More
The American Dental Association will be implementing $20 million in budget cuts in an effort to balance its budget and recover from deficit spending. The ADA said Aug. 7 that its Board of Trustees approved its 2025 budget in July. … Read More
TORONTO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Sun Life Financial’s (SLF.TO), opens new tab shares plunged as much as 8.5% on Friday, a day after the Canadian insurer said it would miss a 2025 profit target for its dental business in the … Read More
The American Dental Association is seeking volunteers for its workforce ambassador program to help address workforce shortages. Launched by the ADA Council on Dental Practice, the program seeks to increase the sharing of information and best practices among member dentists … Read More
Dr. Selina Fuentes Gutierrez — a Laredo native and practicing general dentist in San Antonio — has been nominated for the 2025 Texas New Dentist of the Year Award by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry. “Being nominated for the … Read More
PLANO, Texas — Dr. Jerrett Rosenborough goes by Dr. Rose. He’s also known as the rapping dentist. In his chair, smiles may start with teeth, but they become breakthroughs. “You have to know how to serve because a lot of … Read More
Susan Putthoff, DDS, of Kerrville, has been nominated by the San Antonio Academy of General Dentistry for the organization’s Texas Dentist of the Year award. This award is considered the most prestigious honor a Texas dentist can earn, a spokesperson … Read More
Sixty years ago this week, President Johnson fundamentally changed the American health care system by signing into law Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare and Medicaid remain far from perfect today, but it’s hard to find an achievement that has so directly … Read More
Scaling for long-term growth, advancing medical-dental integration and preparing for Medicaid cuts are top of mind for dentists, dental executives and industry leaders during the second half of the year. The 22 leaders featured in this article are speaking at … Read More
The ADA and several other dental groups have expressed support for a bill that seeks to strengthen the scientific basis behind federal water fluoridation regulations. The coalition sent a letter July 31 to Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II, D-Mo., in support … Read More
Texas is the most uninsured state in America, and now, with new federal policies taking effect and pandemic-era benefits winding down, the number of Texans without health care coverage could grow. Across the state, families who rely on Medicaid or … Read More
The ADA and several other dental groups have expressed support for a bill that seeks to strengthen the scientific basis behind federal water fluoridation regulations. The coalition sent a letter July 31 to Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II, D-Mo., in support of the … Read More
The ADA compiled a three-page document outlining President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill’s impact on dentists and dental practices through provisions relating to tax policy, student loans and state Medicaid programs. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1, passed … Read More
Dentists’ overall confidence in the U.S. economy, their individual practices and the dental care sector continues to decline, according to a new report from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. In the ADA’s “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry” report … Read More
lmost 1.8 million Americans have been disenrolled from Medicaid health coverage in Texas in the last two years, according to data by KFF, a nonprofit health policy research and news organization. These Americans have lost their health insurance as part … Read More
Workforce shortages have led to a wide range of issues for the dental industry, including dentists having to perform more hygiene services, practice closures and long wait times for patients. In the American Dental Association’s most recent “Economic Outlook and … Read More
Through cutting-edge continuing education, curated learning experiences and a focus on team-based care, SmileCon 2025 will equip dentists and their teams with skills and strategies to thrive in an evolving industry. “At SmileCon, every attendee will find value,” said Shane … Read More
Five new documents are available from the American Dental Association’s Standards Program for review and comment by Aug. 31. Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 47-2 for Dentistry — Stationary Dental Units and Dental Patient Chairs — Part 2: Air, Water, Suction … Read More
