Lessons from the business guru behind Kinky Boots
2026-01-30
We hear from business leader Steve Pateman, whose story inspired the iconic broadway musical Kinky Boots, on breaking away from the band wagon. Steve reflects
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Virginia dental clinics push for additional funding ahead of ACA coverage losses: 6 notes
2026-01-30
Free and charitable clinics throughout Virginia, including those providing dental care, are advocating for additional funding in light of legislative changes, WHRO reported Jan. 30.
Dentists at the helm of civic leadership
2026-01-30
Kyle Bogan, D.D.S. Allen Reavis, D.D.S. Jeff Van Drew, D.M.D. Civic engagement has always mattered, but for dentistry the stakes are rising. From insurance reform
Code Maintenance Committee to meet March 13
2026-01-30
Code Maintenance Committee members, ADA staff and observers gather for the 2025 committee meeting. The 2026 meeting will convene March 13 at ADA Headquarters in
DentaQuest names Dr. Ronke Ogunbameru as dental director in Texas
2026-01-30
Dental benefits provider DentaQuest has appointed Ronke Ogunbameru, DDS, as dental director for Texas. Dr. Ogunbameru is a board-certified pediatric dentist who earned her dental
2025 marks strong year for ADA advocacy
2026-01-30
In 2025, the ADA drove major insurance reforms nationwide. Federally, the ADA pushed back on questionable insurer practices and sought greater payer scrutiny. The Association
Dental hygiene practice to open in Maine
2026-01-30
Mid-Maine Dental Hygiene will open its doors in Milo, Maine, Feb. 7, FOX Bangor reported Jan. 30. The practice is led by Darcy Burgess, an
10 DSOs making headlines
2026-01-30
DSOs had a busy week filled with acquisitions, leadership appointments and practice openings. Here is what 10 DSOs accomplished this week: 1. Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based
New Mexico advances bill to join interstate dental compact
2026-01-30
The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to join the Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one
The 10 states with the best, worst dental health in 2026
2026-01-30
Illinois was ranked as the state with the best dental health in 2026 by personal finance website Wallethub, earning a score of 75.21 out of
Kentucky weighs 2nd water fluoridation bill: 5 notes
2026-01-30
Kentucky lawmakers are making a second attempt to make water fluoridation optional in the state, Spectrum News 1 reported Jan. 29. Five notes: 1. State
‘The one-size-fits-all approach is losing’: What we heard in January
2026-01-30
This month, dental executives and clinicians spoke with Becker’s about changing patient behaviour, artificial intelligence, private equity trends and more. Here is what nine dental
