# Becker's Dental * **Definition:** Becker's Dental is a leading source of news, insights, and analysis for dental professionals, providing information on industry trends, practice management, clinical advancements, and regulatory updates. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / Becker's Dental ## News * Selected news from the source **Becker's Dental**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.7K news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**ClearChoice to open Michigan dental implant center**](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/clearchoice-to-open-michigan-dental-implant-center/) | [[Health]]; [[Leadership]] | | 5/28/2025 | [**Jefferson Dental tics adds IntelePeer AI program**](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/jefferson-dental-orthodontics-adds-intelepeer-ai-program/) | [[Sports Medicine]]; [[AI-Powered Solutions]]; [[Leadership]] | | 5/28/2025 | [**The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry names new president**](https://www.beckersdental.com/uncategorized/the-american-academy-of-pediatric-dentistry-names-new-president/) | [[Leadership]]; [[Health]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**The Aspen Group settle data breach lawsuit for $4.4M**](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/the-aspen-group-settle-data-breach-lawsuit-for-4-4m/) | [[Data Breach]]; [[Cybersecurity]]; [[Staffing Issues]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**House passes budget package: 3 notes for dentists**](https://www.beckersdental.com/uncategorized/house-passes-budget-package-3-notes-for-dentists/) | [[Health]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**The DSOs expanding in Florida**](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/the-dsos-expanding-in-florida/) | [[Leadership]]; [[Health]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**ADA urges Justice Department to enforce insurance antitrust legislation**](https://www.beckersdental.com/revenue-cycle-management/ada-urges-justice-department-to-enforce-insurance-antitrust-legislation/) | [[Mergers and Acquisitions]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Health]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**States could roll back dental coverage if Medicaid funding is cut, CEO warns**](https://www.beckersdental.com/revenue-cycle-management/states-could-roll-back-dental-coverage-if-medicaid-funding-is-cut-ceo-warns/) | [[Medicaid]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Health]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**17 dentists making headlines**](https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/17-dentists-making-headlines-4/) | [[Leadership]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Georgia governor signs bill expanding teledentistry: 7 things to know**](https://www.beckersdental.com/ai-teledentistry/georgia-governor-signs-bill-expanding-teledentistry-7-things-to-know/) | [[Quality of Care]]; [[Health]]; [[Staffing Issues]] | | 5/9/2025 | [**How a physical therapy exec led Salt Dental Partners to 300rowth**](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/how-a-physical-therapy-exec-led-salt-dental-partners-to-300-growth/) | [[Talent Acquisition]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**Proven methods dental leaders are using to excel in staffing**](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/proven-methods-dental-leaders-are-using-to-excel-in-staffing/) | [[Health]]; [[Continual Learning]]; [[Vision]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**Has dental staff recruiting gotten easier in the past three years?**](https://www.beckersdental.com/staffing-issues/has-dental-staff-recruiting-gotten-easier-in-the-past-three-years/) | [[Recruiting]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**7 dentists making headlines**](https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/7-dentists-making-headlines-30/) | [[Staffing Issues]]; [[Oral Health]]; [[Health]] | | 4/4/2025 | [**'Catastrophe': Dental leaders react to shutdown of CDC oral health division**](https://www.beckersdental.com/clinical-leadership-infection-control/catastrophe-dental-leaders-react-to-shutdown-of-cdc-oral-health-division/) | [[Preventative Health]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Leadership]] | | 3/21/2025 | [**Medicaid cuts, Ming costs: Dental industry's top challenges in '25**](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/medicaid-cuts-ma-and-rising-costs-dental-industrys-top-challenges-in-25/) | [[Retention]]; [[AI-Driven Diagnostics]]; [[Competitive Advantage]] | | 3/18/2025 | [**4 clear aligner updates in 40 days**](https://www.beckersdental.com/dental-technology/4-clear-aligner-updates-in-40-days/) | [[3D Printing]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**Percentage of population under Medicaid in each state**](https://www.beckersdental.com/benchmarking/45638-percentage-of-population-under-medicaid-in-each-state.html) | [[Patient Care]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Medicaid]] | | 2/21/2025 | [**How Allied OMS is defining success is 2025**](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/45595-how-allied-oms-is-defining-success-is-2025.html) | [[Strategy]]; [[AI Adoption in Healthcare]]; [[Patient Experience]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**'Poised for revolutionary change': Why the future of dentistry is bright**](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/45585-poised-for-revolutionary-change-why-the-future-of-dentistry-is-bright.html) | [[Oral Health]]; [[Access to Care]]; [[Innovation]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**How dentists can mitigate the risks of dental AI: 4 notes**](https://www.beckersdental.com/ai-teledentistry/45417-how-dentists-can-mitigate-the-risks-of-dental-ai-4-notes.html) | [[Training Needs]]; [[Cybersecurity]]; [[Data Privacy and Interoperability]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**AAO monitoring research on microplastic exposure from clear aligners: 5 notes**](https://www.beckersdental.com/clinical-leadership-infection-control/45146-aao-monitoring-research-on-microplastic-exposure-from-clear-aligners-5-notes.html) | [[Staffing Issues]]; [[Innovation]]; [[Health]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Alabama Dental Association pushes for medical loss ratio: 7 things to know**](https://www.beckersdental.com/revenue-cycle-management/45147-alabama-dental-association-pushes-for-medical-loss-ratio-7-things-to-know.html) | [[Leadership]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Health]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**How 2 DSO giants hit practice milestones in 2024**](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/45151-how-2-dso-giants-hit-practice-milestones-in-2024.html) | [[Leadership]]; [[Staffing Issues]]; [[Innovation]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**The biggest dental advancements of 2024**](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/45094-the-biggest-dental-advancements-of-2024.html) | [[AI in Medicine]]; [[AI in Medical Education]]; [[Healthcare Artificial Intelligence]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **CDC Oral Health Division Cuts**: The U.S. Health and Human Services Department has significantly reduced the CDC's oral health division, raising concerns among dental leaders about the future of oral health initiatives. - **ADA Criticism of Budget Cuts**: The American Dental Association and other organizations criticized cuts to oral health research and workforce infrastructure in the proposed fiscal 2026 budget. - **Teledentistry Expansion in Georgia**: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 567 into law, expanding teledentistry and improving access to oral healthcare. - **New Appointments in Dental Organizations**: Several new appointments were made in various dental organizations, including leadership roles at the American Dental Association and other dental practices. - **Healthy Smiles**: A collaboration between the American Heart Association and Delta Dental aims to raise awareness about the connection between oral health and cardiovascular health. - **Fluoride Regulation Concerns**: The American Dental Hygienists’ Association expressed support for fluoride amid FDA's proposed removal of certain fluoride products for children. - **Future of Dentistry**: Experts predict that advancements in technology, particularly AI, will significantly influence the future of dentistry by enhancing efficiency and patient care. - **Medicaid Funding Cuts**: Concerns were raised about potential cuts to Medicaid funding that could eliminate dental coverage for many patients. - **Data Breach Settlement**: The Aspen Group settled a class-action lawsuit for $4.4 million related to a data breach affecting personal information of nearly 600,000 individuals. - **Budget Cuts**: The U.S. House of Representatives approved a budget plan that includes significant cuts to Medicaid, with a focus on tax and spending reductions. - **Tariffs Impact**: Dental practices are preparing for price increases on supplies due to President Trump's tariff plan affecting goods from Mexico and Canada. - **Patient Expectations**: Patients are demanding more individualized treatment plans and expect dental practices to enhance convenience and transparency. - **Data Breaches**: Several dental organizations have experienced data breaches, affecting sensitive patient information. - **Staffing Challenges**: Dental organizations are adapting to staffing shortages through training programs and innovative recruiting strategies. - **Integration of Oral Health Indicators**: The FDI World Dental Federation is advocating for the integration of oral health indicators into electronic health records. - **Leadership Changes at Pearl**: Gad Sakin appointed as CTO and Sana Rahim as head of people, reflecting Pearl's growth and need for strong leadership. - **Leadership Changes in the Dental Industry**: Keystone Dental Holdings names Tony Susino as new CEO; Georgia School of Orthodontics promotes Cintia Mendes to program director. - **Acquisitions in the Dental Industry**: Over 50 notable acquisitions since 2020, including Branford Castle Partners acquiring Eastern Dental Management and Smile Doctors acquiring myOrthos. - **Significant Investments**: Patient Square Capital acquires Patterson Cos. for over $4 billion; MegaGen acquires Biolase's assets for over $20 million. - **Software Acquisitions**: Planet DDS acquires Cloud 9 Software from Accel-KKR to enhance service offerings. ### Organizations Mentioned - **CDC**: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States. - **ADA**: American Dental Association, a professional association representing dentists in the United States. - **HHS**: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a government department responsible for protecting the health of all Americans. - **American Heart Association**: A nonprofit organization focused on fighting heart disease and stroke. - **Delta Dental**: A dental insurance company that provides dental benefits to individuals and groups. - **FDA**: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a federal agency responsible for regulating food, drugs, and medical devices. - **The Aspen Group**: A healthcare management company that operates multiple healthcare brands. - **Georgia Dental Association**: A professional organization representing dentists in Georgia. - **U.S. House of Representatives**: The legislative body that approved the budget plan impacting Medicaid. - **American Hospital Association**: An organization warning about the effects of tariffs on medical devices. - **Straine Dental Management**: A dental service organization expanding its operations into Oklahoma. - **KKR**: A global investment firm in discussions to acquire Leixir Dental Laboratory Group. - **Smile Doctors**: A dental organization that has acquired myOrthos, an orthodontic support organization. - **AGIC Capital**: A private equity firm focused on healthcare technologies that acquired Solmetex. - **OrthoMinds**: An orthodontic practice management software provider facing a class-action lawsuit due to a data breach. - **FDI World Dental Federation**: An organization advocating for the integration of oral health indicators into electronic health records. - **East Carolina School of Dental Medicine**: An institution awarded a grant to improve dental service access. - **Pearl**: A dental AI company focused on technology initiatives and workforce expansion. - **Keystone Dental Holdings**: A dental company that has appointed Tony Susino as its new CEO. - **Georgia School of Orthodontics**: An educational institution that has promoted Cintia Mendes to program director.