5 factors fueling recruitment challenges for dental assistants
2026-04-15
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
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Spear Education Expands Training and Programs for 2026
2026-04-15
Spear Education, the leading provider of advanced dental training and dental workforce enablement solutions, is building on strong momentum in 2026, with growth driven by
Where 2 interstate dental compacts stand in 2026
2026-04-14
Two interstate dental compacts are gaining steam across the U.S. as states look for new solutions to alleviate workforce shortages. Here is where the compacts
ADA updates CDT codes for 2027: 5 notes
2026-04-14
The American Dental Association’s Code Maintenance Committee has approved 67 changes to the Current Dental Terminology codes for 2027. The updates include 28 additions, 33
Shofu Article Program: The Goldilocks Decision
2026-04-14
Finding the ‘Just Right’ Place to Practice Dentistry Written by: Branden Franzen An average conversation about my future tends to go something like this: Them:
Study Finds Cost Barriers to Dental Care Linked to Greater Heart and Dementia Risk in Seniors
2026-04-14
Older adults who delay or forgo dental treatment because of financial barriers may face a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and dementia later in
What the largest DSOs accomplished in Q1
2026-04-14
Some of the largest DSOs focused their efforts on practice partnerships, de novo offices and technology investments during the first quarter of 2026. Sixteen updates
Oral Cancer Cases Are Rising and Dentists Say Better Oral Hygiene May Reduce Risk
2026-04-14
Maintaining strong oral hygiene habits may play an important role in reducing the risk of oral cancer, health experts say, as rates of the disease
Shofu Article Program: It’s a Match!
2026-04-14
Written by: Carter Bedinghaus Some winters feel long… this one felt historic. Between Match Day, my first root canal, and the Polar Plunge for the
A-dec Funds $1M Dental Scholarship Endowment
2026-04-14
The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation recently announced a transformative $1,000,000 endowment from A-dec, a leading global manufacturer of premium dental equipment and solutions and a
The dual payoff of dental AI
2026-04-14
New dental technologies, in particular AI, can help practices enhance the patient experience and improve trust if implemented correctly. The use of AI to confirm
4 states disciplining dentists
2026-04-14
Here are four dentists who have been disciplined by state dental boards so far this year: 1. The Georgia Board of Dentistry suspended the license