Kristen Jarrell, an Alexander County resident and licensed foster parent in Wilkes County, has had a dickens of a time trying to find a dentist for children in her care. In North Carolina, one of the requirements for a child … Read More
The Trump administration will require all 50 states to explain their plans to revalidate some of their Medicaid providers in a national escalation of anti-fraud efforts that have so far largely focused on specific states, Dr. Mehmet Oz said Tuesday. … Read More
Sixty-seven changes are coming to the CDT Code in 2027, including 28 additions, 33 revisions and six editorial updates. The Code Maintenance Committee met March 13 at ADA Headquarters in Chicago to accept, revise or decline proposed changes to CDT … Read More
Newswise — CHICAGO, April 17, 2026 — 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, … Read More
The dental industry is undergoing a quiet but significant technological shift. While much of the healthcare technology conversation has centered on AI diagnostics and telemedicine platforms, a parallel transformation is happening inside cosmetic dentistry clinics — where digital design software, … Read More
More than 73% of dentists currently have an adequate number of dental assistants at their practice, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the first … Read More
Baylor Scott & White is getting out of the business of offering health insurance to Texas Medicaid and individual marketplace customers. The two decisions will combine to affect about 225,000 customers and will result in the loss of 321 jobs. … Read More
NYU College of Dentistry earned a $5.48 million grant in state funding to expand services for children with disabilities, planning to construct more specialized treatment rooms in its pediatric clinic. Gov. Kathy Hochul allocated the funding alongside New York’s Regional … Read More
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the Virginia Dental Association and the ADA. Introduced at the request of the Virginia Dental Association, the legislation was a significant priority for the organization … Read More
Job growth within the dental industry has remained relatively flat over the last year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the first quarter of … Read More
The Medicaid-sized elephant in the room for the dental industry does not have an easy solution, but a move in the right direction is needed, according to this dental director. There are too many plans, not enough consistency between the … Read More
Get ready to explore the latest in artificial intelligence, innovation, and restorative dentistry at CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry, returning to the Anaheim Convention Center, May 14–16. This year’s event features over 130 speakers delivering hands-on workshops … Read More
Consumer dental spending continues to lag behind overall healthcare spending despite increasing gradually over the last several years, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for … Read More
A day built on service. A team driven by compassion. A community we are honored to serve. Dental Excellence Group will host Smiles From the Heart, its 15th annual free dentistry day, across four locations: Napoleon (April 10), Delta (April … Read More
The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs and restore senior-level dental leadership within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of the fiscal year 2027 appropriations process. … Read More
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against a group of dental providers and “sham” marketers for allegedly bribing Medicaid patients and for performing medically unnecessary procedures to defraud Texas Medicaid. According to the Office of the Attorney General, … Read More
More than 90% of dentists who have actively been recruiting dental hygienists over the past three months said that it has been “very” or “extremely” challenging, according to a report from the American Dental Association. Nearly 40% of dentists who … Read More
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® today announced the appointment of An Nguyen, DDS, MPH, as its new Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. Nguyen joins CareQuest Institute from Colorado-based Clinica Family Health and Wellness, where she has served as Chief Dental Officer … Read More
The Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget released April 3 proposes a $15.8 billion cut to HHS, while requesting $1.5 trillion for defense, a 44% increase. The budget would dramatically reshape federal spending priorities across healthcare and national security. It … Read More
As technology rapidly advances, the ways healthcare practices manage patient information have evolved significantly, reshaping how that data is created, stored, and protected. With patient information stored across multiple systems and platforms, the number of potential security gaps has grown. … Read More
A new analysis from Public Citizen found that 446 hospitals are at high risk of closing or cutting services due to planned Medicaid cuts under President Donald Trump. The report looked at financial data from about 95% of U.S. hospitals … Read More
Grab the balloons and light the candles because it’s the sweet 16 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—as of March 23, at least! The ACA helped bring the US uninsured rate to a record low of 7.7% by 2023, according … Read More
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s doors, visitors encounter a small but meaningful historical display: a detailed timeline and video illustrating milestones in dental history, and a mural professing its mission “to be a leader in dental education.” It’s a quiet … Read More
Oral health is foundational to overall well-being, contributing to everything from chronic disease prevention to long-term quality of life. Yet despite this understanding, financial barriers continue to prevent many – especially those in underserved communities or with non-traditional financial histories … Read More
Sun Life U.S. (SLF) named Tony Mollica president of its Dental business, including DentaQuest, effective March 30, 2026. Mollica will set strategic direction across Medicaid, Commercial and Medicare Advantage segments and oversee membership, retention and managed care strategies. He joins … Read More
Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing how the orthodontics field is evolving: 1. Several states have enacted legislation requiring in-person examinations before patients can receive orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists has advocated for these bills in the … Read More
The ADA is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to carefully consider the impact on dentistry as it develops its proposed Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare, or CRUSH, initiative. The CRUSH Initiative is a sweeping anti-fraud program … Read More
Here are five statistics pointing to new roadblocks and ongoing challenges in dentistry: 1. Emergency department visits for dental issues unrelated to physical trauma increased by 57.9% among children 14 and under, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute … Read More
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued a group of dental providers and sham marketers claiming they bribed Medicaid patients to have medically unnecessary procedures performed. The lawsuit claims that the providers paid marketers to target Medicaid beneficiaries by offering … Read More
All 41 states that expanded Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act will see fewer people covered due to new federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks. But the percentage of recipients who lose coverage will vary greatly from … Read More
Texas wants to make it easier for certain children to access services through one of its Medicaid programs – but parents, advocates and medical providers worry the new rule is too narrow. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, or … Read More
UT Health San Antonio has received a $6.5M gift to support future pediatric-focused professionals in dentistry, medicine and nursing. The Harvey E. Najim Pediatric Health Scholars Program will support education and specialty training for 36 pediatric dental residents, according to … Read More
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed a bill that expands the services dental assistants can perform. House Bill 3934 allows dental assistants to work under the general supervision of a dentist to help dental hygienists with procedures hygienists are … Read More
Protecting the federal oral health infrastructure. Improving the dental insurance administration. Alleviating student loan debt. These were the key issues emphasized at this year’s ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day. Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered for the annual … Read More
The Organized Dentistry Coalition, led by the ADA, is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to not prohibit adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit in the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters under the … Read More
Pediatric dentistry has become one of the most resilient specialties in the dental industry, with the field experiencing a boost in workforce growth and financial stability. Five notes on the specialty in 2026: 1. The global pediatric dental market value … Read More
Jeffrey Moses, DDS, has received the American Dental Association’s 2026 Humanitarian Award. Dr. Moses is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon from New Braunfels, Texas. He is also the founder of the Smile International Foundation, which provides free surgical care to … Read More
Potential federal funding cuts could heavily impact DSOs’ ability to care for adult and child Medicaid recipients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) is expected to shrink state Medicaid budgets by $664 billion … Read More
Here are 10 statistics and trends showing how the dental assistant workforce is evolving: 1. Dentalpost reported that dental assistants are the likeliest dental professionals to be seeking new opportunities, with 47% considering changing jobs within the next two years. … Read More
Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) recently announced a $100,000 donation from the Western Alliance Community Foundation, which serves as the bank’s charitable arm, to support the launch of a new veterans dental care program at Catholic Charities MANA House in … Read More
