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A new project led by scientists at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, is shining a light on childhood oral disease, one of South Texas’ … Read More

In this episode, sponsored by GC America, DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry is joined by Joe Talanges, president and chief operating officer of GC America. In a wide-ranging conversation, Talanges discusses the current state and future of the dental industry, focusing … Read More

Texas Insider Report WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Rural Veterans Dental Care Act. This legislation would establish a pilot program to deliver dental care to veterans living in rural areas through mobile delivery methods, such as fully … Read More

U.S. House Rep. Tony Gonzales has introduced the Rural Veterans Dental Act to improve dental care access for veterans, according to a Nov. 13 news release from Mr. Gonzales’ office. Here are five things to know: The legislation would create … Read More

The American Dental Association has asked the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to evaluate the impact of Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s recent practice acquisition. Five notes: 1. Delta Dental of Wisconsin announced in July that it purchased Cherry … Read More

Dentavations, a leading innovator in dental technology, today announced the debut of “The Future of Dentistry”, a breakthrough advancement set to transform every dental visit. The company’s new device, The WaterJet, delivers a virtually silent, pain-free, and exceptionally precise alternative … Read More

Congress is headed toward ending the government shutdown after the Senate approved a funding bill Nov. 10. Seven notes: 1. The federal government is on its 42nd day of the shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. 2. The Senate advanced … Read More

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — When it comes to healthcare, dental coverage is something many veterans go without, but this week MSU Texas is working to close that gap. The university’s dental hygiene clinic is offering veterans free dental cleanings, x-rays … Read More

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Lois Palermo and reappointed Danielle Franklin, D.D.S. and Raymond L. Wiggins, D.D.S., M.D. to the Dental Review Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The Committee serves on informal settlement conference panels to … Read More

Researchers at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, have been awarded three multi-year grants totaling $6 million from the National Institutes of Health to address … Read More

A combined $58.4 billion in state and federal spending in fiscal year (FY) 2023, the most recent data available. A health insurance program for low-income individuals, Medicaid is jointly funded by both levels of government, with the federal government covering … Read More

Here are nine statistics and trends pointing to shifts in the dental workforce and recruitment strategies of employers: 1. Overall, the dentist workforce is getting younger, driven by more dental school graduates joining the workforce each year and the large … Read More

Dentists are learning to adapt to the economic challenges facing the industry due to inflation and new tariffs. Three dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how tariffs and inflation are affecting practices, and how dentists can remain financially … Read More

The American Dental Association and the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health have spoken out against the FDA’s decision to limit the use of ingestible fluoride products. The HHS Department said in May that the FDA would begin removing ingestible fluoride … Read More

Dentists could be facing a tough year in 2026 as the needs and expectations of running a dental practice become more challenging. Scott Kalniz, DDS, chief dental officer and vice president of network development at Beam Benefits, recently spoke with … Read More

The American Dental Association and the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health have spoken out against the FDA’s decision to limit the use of ingestible fluoride products. The HHS Department said in May that the FDA would begin removing ingestible fluoride … Read More

TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced the … Read More

When Missouri expanded Medicaid dental benefits this summer, advocates hailed it as a breakthrough. For the first time, adult Medicaid recipients could receive routine dental exams—a service long excluded from the program. Although some dental offices across the state began … Read More

Gov. Tim Walz’s announcement of a pause in payments for 14 Medicaid programs in Minnesota caused widespread confusion and anxiety among the people who provide services to the elderly and disabled. The Walz administration announced Wednesday that the governor ordered … Read More

The annual window to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act opens Nov. 1, and many Texans are expected to pay more for coverage this year. Enhanced premium tax credits that have helped ACA enrollees shave off … Read More

TYLER, Texas — Young children will be able to receive free dental preventative care soon from Tyler Junior College dental hygiene and dental assisting students. On Nov. 8, TJC Dental Studies Department will host Apache Smiles for kids ages 4 … Read More

TennCare will switch its dental plan management to Renaissance Benefits starting Nov. 1. The move could mean a change in dentists for some members, according to a press release from the state’s Division of TennCare. While members will keep their … Read More

Richard Rosato, DMD, of Concord, NH, has been installed as the president of the American Dental Association (ADA). Prior to his induction, Rosato served as ADA president-elect and has been an active ADA member and volunteer leader for 35 years. … Read More

Executives leading the largest for-profit health systems — Tenet Healthcare, HCA Healthcare, Community Health Systems and Universal Health Services — addressed upcoming federal policy risks tied to Medicaid and ACA subsidies during their third-quarter earnings calls. The prospect of reduced … Read More

Brett Kessler, D.D.S., spent the early hours of Oct. 24 on a run to the Lincoln Memorial to watch the sun rise over the Washington Monument. He took time to think about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a … Read More

Workplace culture has become a consistent focal point among dental organizations in recent years as factors like pay and benefits become less important to employees. DSOs and dental practices have made this shift to grapple with ongoing workforce shortages, particularly … Read More

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the growing national shortage of oral health professionals, Planet Smilez is building a pathway for future providers. They believe through early exposure, hands-on learning, and mentorship for students from educationally and … Read More

Beginning Oct. 29, Painted Sky Dental will begin providing accessible, high-quality dental services to residents of Archuleta County through a mobile pop-up clinic located inside the Archuleta County Public Health Department. This innovative, place-based approach brings oral health care directly … Read More

I recently had the pleasure to sit down with three dental industry leaders to discuss their views on tariffs and how they will impact our industry from the viewpoints of a dentist, dental dealer, and dental manufacturer. Joining me were … Read More

Dental professionals from around the country came together Oct. 23 during SmileCon 2025 to assemble 500 health and comfort kids for underserved veterans in the Washington, D.C. area. The Social Impact Hub in Dental Central filled up as volunteers packed … Read More

One of dentistry’s most anticipated events of the year is here. SmileCon 2025 returns Oct. 23-25 in Washington, D.C., promising a mix of education, celebration and connection for thousands of dental professionals across the country. This year’s event, held at … Read More

In rural Minnesota communities, 25% of dentists are over 65 years old compared to 15% in urban areas, creating concerns around replacing an aging rural dentistry workforce. With its mission to educate and train Minnesota’s healthcare workforce, the University of … Read More

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing modern healthcare—and dentistry is at the forefront of that change. By 2030, AI is expected to transform everything from diagnostics and treatment planning to patient communication and practice management. This transformation won’t replace dentists. Instead, it … Read More

Dr. Partha Mukherji, assistant professor in comprehensive dentistry at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, teaches dental students treatment fundamentals. However, his passion is advocating for the needs and interests of present and future general dentists. That dedication … Read More

In a groundbreaking development poised to transform dental care, researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have pioneered a highly innovative method for manufacturing zirconia dental restorations using 3D printing technology. This breakthrough enables the production of permanent, all-ceramic … Read More

Here are six states working to address the dental industry’s workforce shortages through legislation and programs: 1. The Maine legislature passed a bill creating a new pathway for prospective clinicians to earn an adjunct dentist license. 2. The authorization of … Read More

The ADA Practice Institute is launching a new resource aimed at helping dentists deliver care to Medicaid patients while maintaining financial viability. Recognizing that Medicaid participation often presents significant operational and reimbursement challenges, the Medicaid Financial Sustainability Toolkit: An Operational … Read More

Dental practices are continuing to experience a “fiscal squeeze” brought on by rising prices and lower demand for care, according to an update from the ADA Health Policy Institute on the state of the dental economy for the third quarter … Read More

UnitedHealthcare’s Mid-Atlantic CEO Joseph Ochipinti called out two healthcare groups for their “cynical” contract negotiation strategy in an Oct. 6 statement. Mr. Ochipinti specifically drew attention to Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine and Fulton, Md.-based Capital Women’s Care, a large mid-Atlantic … Read More

Governor Greg Abbott has announced significant appointments to the State Board of Dental Examiners, which is tasked with the regulation of dental and dental hygiene practice within Texas. The board will now be chaired by Bryan Henderson, II, D.D.S., who … Read More