Mark Cuban, co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs Co., and Optum CEO Patrick Conway, MD, sparred over drug prices, pharmacy benefit managers and a range of other healthcare issues during a Dec. 16 conversation in Washington, D.C. hosted by Johns Hopkins … Read More
Texas, Florida and Connecticut have seen the most DSO activity during the fourth quarter of 2025. Becker’s compiled a list of more than 70 DSO affiliations, openings and acquisitions during the fourth quarter. Here is how DSOs expanded in these … Read More
California currently has the highest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to new data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA recently updated its dashboard showing data on health workforce shortage areas. Here are the top five … Read More
WASHINGTON(AP) — Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died, according to a new report from the independent watchdog for the Department of Health … Read More
Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died, according to a new report from the independent watchdog for the Department of Health and Human … Read More
Dental treatment facilities serving U.S. service members are set to undergo a closer review of their accreditation status after the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Dec. 17, advancing a provision backed by the American Dental … Read More
About 40% of dentists in the U.S. participate in the Medicaid and CHIP programs as of 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association. Participation from dentists has remained steady over the past decade, sitting between 41% and 44% … Read More
For both dental practices and individuals, the holiday season is often a time of celebration, gifts, spreading joy and looking back over another year past. Unfortunately, it is also a time when criminal scam artists are extremely active looking to … Read More
The U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act on Dec. 17, clearing the annual defense policy bill for the president’s signature after the House approved the measure last week. The bill includes an ADA-supported provision that aims to promote … Read More
Seven states improved their dental Medicaid benefits from 2024 to 2025, according to a report from the American Dental Association. In total, 38 states and the District of Columbia provide enhanced adult Medicaid dental benefits, which offers coverage that includes … Read More
LEXINGTON — Heading into 2026, the “elephant in the room” for Kentucky policymakers will be Medicaid, said Senate Republican Floor Leader Max Wise, speaking Tuesday during Kentucky Voices for Health’s annual meeting. Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, a Democrat from Louisville, … Read More
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas-11) led a letter with members of the Texas delegation urging U.S. Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) … Read More
A federal appeals court has rejected a request for a decision that denied class certification in an ongoing antitrust case against Delta Dental, according to a Dec. 10 news release from the American Dental Association. Here are five things to … Read More
Significant changes in federal policy slated to take effect in the coming months could disrupt health care coverage, costs, and access to care for millions of people, especially lower-income Americans, according to experts who spoke at a Dec. 2 Studio … Read More
Dental care utilization rates among children have remained unchanged for the past few years and are down from pre-pandemic levels. Further, the gap in utilization between children covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and children covered … Read More
The ADA is urging lawmakers to prioritize oral health as they examine strategies to address rising health care costs. In a Dec. 3 letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the Association stressed that rising costs … Read More
DSO DataCONNECT, a leading provider of dental market intelligence, today released new data offering a detailed look at how U.S. dentists are affiliating with Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) and multi-location group practices. Two newly published infographics illustrate emerging trends in … Read More
Additional headwinds may be headed for dentistry and the overall healthcare space as leaders face inflation, staffing shortages and additional challenges. Iquebal Hasan, DDS, chief of hospital programs and clinical development at the High Point (N.C.) University Workman School of … Read More
Dallas, Texas–(Newsfile Corp. – December 2, 2025) – G4 Dental Implants Dallas, a nationally recognized leader in full-arch dental implant solutions, proudly announces its expanded Veterans Programa special initiative led by Dr. Andrew Kelsey, dedicated to providing U.S. veterans with … Read More
Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing the shifting dental education landscape: 1. Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association. 2. The total number … Read More
Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA has tracked data on dental school tuition in the U.S. since 2017. Here is how … Read More
A coalition of nursing and other health care organizations are angry over a Trump administration plan that could limit access to student loans in some cases. Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields … Read More
n 2017, U.S. News & World Report ranked dentistry as the #1 “Best Job” in America. That ranking wasn’t arbitrary — it reflected dentistry’s strong salary potential, job demand and future prospects, low unemployment rate, and enviable balance of stress … Read More
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end on Nov. 12, when both the House and Senate voted for a continuing resolution signed by President Trump that will keep federal agencies open through Jan. 30, 2026. Eight … Read More
Charities that help people cover their medical bills say they’re seeing an alarming increase in requests for help. Worse yet, they say, it’s coming even before cuts to Medicaid in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect … Read More
Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (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 top-tier recognition … Read More
As the U.S. continues to deal with ongoing workforce shortages, practice owners and executives are looking for ways to attract and retain more hygienists. Five leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how hygienist shortages are affecting their businesses and … Read More
Conduent Business Solutions, a major government contractor for back office services, is notifying individuals of a three-month-long data breach. The incident leaked the personal and health information of more than 10.5 million Americans, making it the eighth-largest healthcare leak in … Read More
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
