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Several DSOs have kicked off 2026 with new partnerships and practice openings in states along the East Coast.  Five updates to know: 1. Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners added Suffolk Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, which has five locations in New York.…

DSOs are continuing to invest in artificial intelligence technology to enhance patient care and practice management. Three updates since the start of 2026: 1. Chicago-based Aspen Dental integrated VideaHealth’s Clinical Assist AI platform into its more than 1,100 dental practices.…

Mark Sitto, DMD, and Bassam Hanna, DMD, have received approval from the Utica (Mich.) City Council for a new dental practice, according to a Feb. 10 report from C&G Newspapers.  The outpatient dental clinic will provide general dental services and…

Oral health leaders have been battling for and against certain initiatives in the interest of preserving best practices and preventing changes that could negatively impact patient care and practice operations.  Here are five recent controversies affecting the dental industry: H-1B…

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., has introduced legislation to end the H-1B visa program.  Eight notes:  1. The Ending Exploitative Imported Labor Exemptions Act would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to end the H-1B program, which allows employers to…

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has proposed implementing a $1,000 annual cap on Medicaid dental coverage as part of the state’s budget for fiscal year 2027, Boston 25 News reported Feb. 10.  Seven notes:  1. State officials are trying to reign…

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has partnered with the National Association of Community Health Centers to support oral health integration at clinics throughout the U.S.  The two organizations will work together to advance interdisciplinary, prevention-focused care models at community…

Orthodontics artificial intelligence company DentalMonitoring secured a $100M investment from two new investors. The new investors are Lazard Elaia Capital and ISALT, according to a Feb. 10 news release.  DentalMonitoring said the new funds will help it expand its global…

The dental industry is still struggling with longstanding workforce shortages that threaten patient care and practice sustainability, but there is hope on the horizon. Here are eight new statistics on the dental workforce, according to data from Dentalpost and the…

Anthem has been recognized as the best dental insurer for out-of-network coverage, according to a new ranking from Forbes. Forbes created its ranking by analyzing data on costs, deductibles, waiting periods, coverage and reimbursement levels from various payers.  Here are…