Dental Industry News

There’s no doubt that oral health impacts overall physical health. But that doesn’t guarantee the ease of how to bill medical insurance for dental procedures. It’s a more complicated process …

The right question at the right time can unlock opportunity. For example, like many dentists burdened by the business side of dentistry you might be tempted to ask, “what is …

Through consulting with clients and monitoring industry thought leaders, we have compiled a list of 13 trends we’re predicting in 2020. It’s no secret that the dental industry is going through a …

Of the nearly 3,500 professional liability claims The Dentists Insurance Company addressed between 2012 and 2017, many could have been avoided … Of the nearly 3,500 professional liability claims The Dentists …

When you’re unhappy with your smile, it’s hard to feel confident. Taking photographs, talking to others, and meeting new people can all feel like a challenge if you don’t want …

About 175 years ago, a dentist in Hartford, Connecticut, extracted one of his own third molars to test the analgesic properties of nitrous oxide. About 175 years ago, a dentist …

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children in the United States—in fact the CDC states that dental disease is four times more common than asthma among adolescents …

Digital Smile Design allows dentists to use the latest advancements in technology to achieve excellence, improve accuracy, and boost communication. Patients also become active participants in their dental treatment plans, …

UnitedHealthcare (UHC), an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States, recently claimed some early success in its policy to limit first-time opioid prescriptions …

Multi-location groups comprise the fastest-growing segment in dental—by some estimates, they will represent 40% of the market within 5 years, changing the face of what is still a very fragmented …