Massachusetts dental insurers are now required to return $8.4 million to consumers after failing to meet the state’s dental loss ratio standard, the first rebates required under the law approved by voters in 2022. Gov. Maura Healey announced in a … Read More
A McAllen orthodontic office has shut down without warning, leaving patients out of thousands of dollars and with unfinished dental treatment. Senan Orthodontic Studios closed its doors, but patients say they never received any notice from the office. Ana Tamez … Read More
The American Dental Association joined the New York State Dental Association, the Eighth District Dental Society and local officials Aug. 4 in Niagara Falls, New York, to rededicate a commemorative plaque marking the site where the ADA was founded 167 … Read More
Masters and Mentors: The Podcast is designed to bring forward real conversations about key topics in the dental industry. From clinical innovation to practice growth and leadership, the series offers an inside look at how the industry is evolving and … Read More
The Woodlands, Texas-based Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers recently applied for state approval to open its first ASC in Massachusetts. The pediatric dentistry chain filed a Determination of Need application June 13 to take ownership over Northeast Ambulatory Center, a … Read More
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — The Nebraska Air National Guard traveled to South Texas to train, while simultaneously giving back to the community of Corpus Christi. Active-duty National Guard and U.S. Reserve service members provided free medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, … Read More
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., August 06, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced that the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has awarded the company a contract to continue operating, and … Read More
Several states have approved additional funding or moved forward with legislation aimed at improving the dental workforce. Four updates: 1. Nevada Senate Bill 495 would allow individuals to receive a dental hygiene license without completing a dental hygiene program that … Read More
July 30 marked 61 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, and the Texas Organizing Project (TOP) is pausing to honor the milestone as one of the most significant victories of the civil rights era, … Read More
The following information was released by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD): The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has joined other national dental organizations in supporting two pieces of federal legislation aimed at strengthening access to dental care. The Medicaid … Read More
Hospital finance leaders have beaten back 340B payment cuts, site-neutral reimbursement and Medicaid rollbacks before. They have never had to model all three landing in the same fiscal year. That is the challenge in front of them now. CMS’ proposed … Read More
The ADA is reaffirming its support for a Nevada proposal that would allow properly trained dental assistants to perform certain scaling duties, telling the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners that the measure is consistent with longstanding ADA policy and … Read More
The ADA is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise how it defines essential health benefits, saying both pediatric and adult dental coverage should be considered essential health benefits. In a comment letter responding to a CMS … Read More
Las Vegas-based Absolute Dental has gained final court approval to settle a class-action lawsuit related to its 2025 data breach. Absolute Dental, which has more than 50 locations across Nevada, discovered that an unauthorized party accessed some of its systems … Read More
MaineCare, the state Medicaid program in Maine, has updated anesthesia reimbursement rates for dental providers. The program increased deep sedation and anesthesia rates for dental providers, according to a July 29 news release from the State of Maine Department of … Read More
Newswise — CHICAGO — The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) today announced the Integrated Care Summit 2026: Bridging the Gaps to Whole-Person Care, a two-day interprofessional symposium and workshop in Broomfield, Colorado. The event brings dental hygienists, dentists, physicians, nurses, … Read More
he dental industry is facing several obstacles fueling workforce shortages and making it harder for prospective students to pursue dental school. The factors straining the workforce pipeline have many industry leaders wondering, is the dental field headed for a perfect … Read More
This quarterly overview of the state of the U.S. dental economy from the ADA Health Policy Institute draws insights from proprietary data collected from a robust sample of dental practices in the U.S. and the latest economic data related to … Read More
Hourly earnings for dental office staff have increased by 23% since 2021, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2026. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. … Read More
New patient acquisition is the top driver of dental practice growth, according to a recent analysis of more than 8,500 dental practices. Consistent new patient acquisition is the strongest predictor of long-term dental practice growth, outperforming case acceptance, treatment completion … Read More
SUFFOLK, Va. — Virginians may be waiting longer for routine dental appointments as the Commonwealth faces a shortage of dental hygienists. It’s a workforce gap that dental leaders say is limiting access to preventive care. The Virginia Dental Association estimates … Read More
Dental practice owners continue to deal with various staffing challenges that have made it more difficult to operate, including talent shortages, increasing wages and low retention rates. Six dental industry professionals recently spoke with Becker’s about the workforce challenges facing … Read More
Untreated cavities send thousands of young children in the United States to emergency departments each year. Because hospital doctors usually cannot repair the underlying dental problem, some children continue to suffer from pain and infection, while others eventually need surgery … Read More
A U.S. judge ruled in favor of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), finding that the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry’s advertising rule is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment right to free speech. The AAID and … Read More
Dental and vision benefits administrator DentaQuest is notifying millions of people that their personal and dental health information might have been stolen in a data breach. The incident was discovered on May 20, and DentaQuest’s investigation determined that the hackers … Read More
Insurance claim denials have become a costly and growing challenge for healthcare providers across Texas. In recent years, Texas saw some of the highest claim-denial rates nationally. One study found that nearly one in five claims under Texas marketplace plans … Read More
Dental reimbursement rates have failed to keep pace with the cost of running a dental practice for decades, and the gap has reached a breaking point, according to Thomas Allen, DDS, dental director of Old Farm Dental in Salt Lake … Read More
The ADA led a coalition of dental organizations in support of federal legislation that would make dental and oral health services a required benefit for adults enrolled in Medicaid, saying the proposal would help protect access to care for millions … Read More
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the future of dentistry, many clinicians are exploring how their skills can translate into careers beyond direct patient care. To help guide that transition, Dental AI Solutions has launched From Chairside to AI, a … Read More
Bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health workforce grant program advanced in the House on July 20 and was introduced in the Senate on July 23, with support from the ADA. In comment letters to House and Senate … Read More
More than 400 children from youth organizations across Middle Tennessee recently received free dental screenings, dental care, oral health education, new shoes, books, and more during the fifth annual Kids Dental Day at First Horizon Park. Hosted by Delta Dental … Read More
The high cost of receiving a dental education has changed the way graduates approach their livelihood after graduation, with some choosing to not pursue a residency program or following a different career path than previous generations. According to the Education … Read More
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Representative Mike Simpson (ID-02), a former dentist, celebrated the House passage of their bipartisan bill, H.R. 2001, the Action for Dental Health Act. The Bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act supports organizations and … Read More
Newswise — Renato M. Silva, DDS, MS, PhD, an internationally respected clinician-scientist, educator, and academic leader, has been selected to serve as dean of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, effective September 30, 2026. Melina R. Kibbe, MD, UTHealth Houston president … Read More
Leaders, educators and advocates are among this year’s recipients of the ADA 10 Under 10 Award. The ADA New Dentist Committee chose the honorees for demonstrating excellence and inspiring others in science, research and education; practice excellence; philanthropy; leadership; and … Read More
These forward-thinking companies are meeting today’s dental and hygiene challenges with fresh ideas and solutions. An anonymous panel of professionals scored submissions on their impact—everything from improving clinical care and ergonomics to boosting efficiency and best practices. Innovation is thriving … Read More
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) – Little Egypt Pediatric Dentistry hosted its annual Free Dental Day, where 50 children received free dental care. Children ages 12 and under in need of a dental examination and necessary X-rays attended the event between 8 … Read More
On June 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published the Interim Final Rule with Comment (CMS-2454-IFC, hereafter referred to as the IFR) “Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals” as required by the 2025 Budget … Read More
The American Dental Association opposes Delta Dental of California’s policy to begin charging dentists for paper checks and Aetna’s move away from paper checks for noncontracted providers. This action is in direct conflict with ADA policy, and the ADA believes … Read More
The history of dental standards in the U.S. dates back to World War I, when the military needed to buy large quantities of dental materials to address the “woeful state of soldiers’ teeth.” In 1917, the surgeon general of the … Read More
