Those who are passionate about dental care and oral health wax poetic about their water flossers, electric toothbrushes and tongue scrapers, but did you know that there’s a type of chewing gum that can help to improve your oral health? Xylitol gum is having a moment, and with good reason.
Intelibly®, the dental technology platform connecting patients to providers through trusted partners, today announced a strategic relationship with DenteMax®, one of the largest dental network management companies in the United States. Through this relationship, DenteMax will integrate Intelibly’s FinderCONNECT map and “Book NOW” scheduling button into its find-a-dentist tool, giving members of DenteMax’s client partners a faster, easier path to appointments with in-network dentists.
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WBNG) — Progressive Dental NY is hosting its 31st annual Doctors With a Heart Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, providing free dental care to community members.
A ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for an alleged cyberattack on eAssist Dental Solutions.
TWO RIVERS – After Oct. 31, Two Rivers residents will no longer have fluoride added to their drinking water after the City Council voted to discontinue the longtime dental health program.
President Donald Trump recently signed a resolution that extends federal agency funding at fiscal year 2026 levels through Dec. 11, including several programs that support oral health, dental research and the dental workforce.
PARIS, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, in Paris, James Dyson revealed an entirely new way to clean your teeth. The Dyson CameraJet™ is the only toothbrush with a camera powered by Gap Optical Targeting™ to identify gaps between teeth and precision-floss while you brush.4 Gap Optical Targeting™ analyzes 28 live images per second to identify and target gaps between teeth in real time, triggering a precision jet burst of mouthrinse where it is needed.
For many Detroit families, a trip to the dentist isn’t just about the appointment – it’s about getting there in the first place. Covenant Community Care is tackling both problems at once with a mobile dental team that travels directly into schools, churches, and community centers across the city.
YUTAN, Neb. (WOWT) – The Nebraska VA wrapped up its fourth annual Veterans Mission of Mercy dental event, providing free dental care to hundreds of Nebraska veterans and their families at the National Guard office in Yutan.
The U.S. currently has 7,980 dental professional shortage areas, according to new data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updates its dashboard showing data on health workforce shortage areas Sept. 1. The dashboard shows that 12,656 practitioners are needed to fill shortage areas in the U.S. Nearly 76 million people are living in HRSA-designated dental professional shortage areas.
Trust AI recently launched its RCM Hub, a fully staffed revenue cycle operation built into its Isaac PracticeOS platform. The RCM Hub is designed to give solo and independent practices the same insurance infrastructure available to large DSOs, at $299 per month with no additional RCM fee, according to a Sept. 1 news release.
Roseville, Minn.-based Park Dental Partners is actively investigating a data breach that may have exposed patient information. The DSO identified unauthorized access to its computer network Aug. 28, according to an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Sept. 1. The company said it promptly activated its incident response protocols and engaged external cybersecurity and forensic specialists. The organization is working to determine the nature and scope of the breach, including whether patient or protected health information was accessed.
Massachusetts is requiring insurers to return $8.4 million after failing to meet the state’s 83% Dental Loss Ratio standard. Could this first-of-its-kind move signal a broader shift in how dental insurers are held accountable—and what might it mean for dentists and patients nationwide?
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a technology that could make it possible for dentists to produce permanent 3D-printed zirconia restorations in a single day. Zirconia is considered the gold-standard material for permanent dental work because of its strength and durability.
An NIH-funded research team led by Dr. Margherita Fontana of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry set out to test silver diamine fluoride for treating severe early childhood tooth decay. The team enrolled 830 children between the ages of one and six years old with severe early childhood caries including at least one cavity. The children were treated with either silver diamine fluoride or a placebo at the start of the study and then again at six months. They received check-ups at the start of the study and then at three, six, and eight months. Silver diamine fluoride was effective at stopping tooth decay.
LumenStim, a beauty and wellness technology company recognized for its home-use phototherapy innovations, recently announced that its highly anticipated peroxide-free at-home teeth whitening system has been approved to launch on Kickstarter. The upcoming campaign introduces a new approach to oral care: seamlessly integrating advanced whitening technology into the daily sonic brushing routine.
The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry has launched an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in partnership with UI Health Mile Square Health Center, a federally qualified health center serving underserved communities. The 12-month program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, is the college’s seventh academic program, according to an Aug. 24 news release.
Community Dental Care, a nonprofit dental clinic with five locations in Minnesota, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a cyberattack that affected 134,903 patients, ClaimDepot reported Aug. 24. Community Dental Care launched an investigation after becoming aware of unauthorized activity in its computer system in December 2024
A group of implantologists has launched a DSO dedicated to restorative dentistry. Implant Centers of America, led by CEO Rodman Rodriguez, aims to support dentists in providing minimally invasive, accessible dentistry, according to the company’s LinkedIn page.
New York University currently has the highest enrollment of dental students, according to data from the American Dental Association. There were 28,925 students enrolled in U.S. dental schools for the 2025-26 academic year. Here are 10 dental schools with the highest enrollment during the 2025-26 academic year:
NEW YORK, NY — It’s official: the first students at Yeshiva University’s new College of Dental Medicine (YUCDM) are in their seats, classes are underway and a new era in New York City dental education has begun.
To better prepare tomorrow’s dentists to meet future patient needs, West Virginia University School of Dentistry students are learning and practicing in a newly renovated and expanded state-of-the-art facility at the only dental school in the Mountain State.
Some older adults stop going to church because they’re embarrassed to smile. Others can no longer eat meals with their families. For many, it starts with losing dental coverage. Through the Smile On 65+ program, dentists treat patients who may have put off oral care after losing dental coverage at retirement. Dental care is not typically covered by Medicare, leaving many retirees to pay out of pocket.
Arcato Laboratories, Inc. (https://www.arcato-labs.com/) today simultaneously announced successful top line results from its first-in-human Phase 1 study of ARC-001 Gel in patients following third molar (wisdom tooth) extraction surgery, as well as the closing of its first round of financing.
Researchers at Kyoto University Hospital have officially commenced Phase 1 human clinical trials for a revolutionary intravenous drug designed to regenerate lost teeth. The experimental therapy, developed by Toregem BioPharma, marks a historic milestone in regenerative medicine, potentially ending the global reliance on synthetic implants and dentures.
More than thirty dental companies were included on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The rankings are based on a company’s revenue growth over a three-year period. Here are the dental companies included in the 2026 edition, along with their overall ranking and three-year growth percentage.
Meet John and Judy, two AI-powered avatars created to teach dental students foundational patient interactions — such as gathering health histories and assessing patient needs — at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine.
Massachusetts dental insurers are now required to return $8.4 million to consumers after failing to meet the state’s dental loss ratio standard, the first rebates required under the law approved by voters in 2022. Gov. Maura Healey announced in a news release that six dental insurers will issue the rebates as part of $14.5 million being returned to Massachusetts health and dental insurance consumers and businesses.
Roseville, Minn.-based Park Dental Partners has agreed to acquire Village Family Dental DSO in a deal worth up to $46M. The Fayetteville, N.C.-based DSO is affiliated with Village Family Dental, a multi-specialty dental group. The deal would mark Park Dental’s entry into its fourth state, adding 12 practice locations and 48 doctors to its network, according to an Aug. 10 news release.
The health data of more than 15 million individuals was compromised after a hacker breached Massachusetts-based dental and vision benefits administrator DentaQuest this spring, according to a breach notice filed with federal regulators. It’s the largest health data breach reported to the government this year.
Three full-time faculty members in the Marquette University School of Dentistry were named to the inaugural list of Castle Connolly Top Dentists, representing the top 10% of dentists nationwide.
The ADA is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise how it defines essential health benefits, saying both pediatric and adult dental coverage should be considered essential health benefits.
Dental labs across the U.S. are stretched thin. Demand for night guards, crowns, and dental models keeps climbing, but there aren’t enough skilled technicians to keep up. Relu’s AI platform automates much of the design and administrative work behind those cases, helping dental labs close that gap. Today, Relu announced a $1.75 million strategic investment from Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA), which also backed its seed round.
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has acquired nine practices in Florida from Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry. The practice, led by Vincent Monticciolo, DMD, has 12 locations in Florida. The nine locations acquired by the DSO will be rebranded under the Sage Dental name, according to an Aug. 4 news release from Sage Dental.
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is the cheapest dental school in the U.S., according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently posted new data on dental schools in the U.S. to reflect information from the 2025-26 academic year.
The University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is the most expensive dental school in the U.S., according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently posted new data on dental schools in the U.S. to reflect information from the 2025-26 academic year.
The latest HIPAA regulations introduce mandatory security measures, including multifactor authentication, encryption at rest, and enhanced breach prevention protocols, requiring dental practices to adapt quickly to stay compliant.
A liquid brushed onto cavities in seconds may spare many young children from pain, infection, and surgery. A major U.S. trial found that silver diamine fluoride stopped decay in more than half of treated baby teeth. The treatment requires no drilling, shots, or sedation, although it does permanently darken the decayed area. A University of Michigan study supports the idea.
Dental Care Alliance completed a major financial restructuring, reducing over $1.1 billion in debt and securing new capital, signaling a shift towards financial stability and operational continuity in the dental industry.
Soniva Dental Care, a 14-location DSO based in San Antonio, recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting up to 30,000 patients across several of its offices, the HIPAA Journal reported July 29. Soniva said it was informed by its IT support company May 26 about suspicious remote access sessions targeting its remote desktop web services infrastructure.
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