Why 7 dental practices closed in Q1
2026-04-06
From financial hardships to workforce issues, there were a number of dental practice closures from the first quarter of 2026. Here are seven dental practices
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Pearl and RipeGlobal Partner to Advance Dental AI
2026-04-06
Integration provides global dental professionals with hands-on education and resources to effectively implement AI, elevate patient care, and optimize practice performance. Pearl, the global leader
Forest 5400: Everyday Excellence in a Premium Dental Chair
2026-04-06
At the recent Chicago Midwinter Meeting, our Editor-in-Chief Dr. Paul Feuerstein sat down with a rep from DentalEZ to talk about the Forest 5400 dental
Cost Barriers to Dental Care Linked to Higher Risks of Heart Disease and Dementia, Study Finds
2026-04-06
Older adults who cannot afford needed dental care may face a higher risk of developing serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and dementia, according
Specialized Dental Partners’ 3-year growth recap: 19 moves
2026-04-06
Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners has grown its network over the years to include more than 275 offices and more than 450 doctors in 36
Education requirements for Arizona’s oral preventive assistant law gets pushback: 9 notes
2026-04-06
An education requirement under Arizona’s new law for oral preventive assistants is facing opposition from local dental industry professionals, the Arizona Capitol Times reported April
PDS Health names new president of medical organization
2026-04-06
PDS Health Medical, the medical arm of Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, has appointed Brett Bingham as president. In the role, Mr. Bingham will lead the
Sun Life Launches Kid Smile Complete Program
2026-04-06
New dental offerings prioritize preventive care for children and eliminate cost barriers, increasing access to oral health services for working families. Sun Life U.S. today
Dentist-founded DSO partners with 2 California practices
2026-04-06
Salt Lake City-based Bridge Dental Group has expanded its network with two new partnerships in Glendora, Calif. The dentist-founded DSO partnered with Foothill Family Dental
April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation
2026-04-06
Community water fluoridation is effective at preventing caries and dentists should advise policymakers and their patients not to abandon the practice, according to the cover
CareQuest Institute names chief clinical officer
2026-04-06
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has appointed An Nguyen, DDS, as chief clinical officer. Dr. Nguyen has nearly two decades of experience working with
April is National Facial Protection Month: Suit up to Stay Safe
2026-04-06
AAOMS and partner organizations urge families to make mouth guards, helmets, and eye protection routine for sports and activities like biking and skateboarding. Spring sports