Dental Business Solutions

08/31/2026

Again, it all comes down to the culture you build, the systems you implement, and the discipline to follow through.

Dental professionals are optimistic that growing enrollment in dental hygiene programs and increased retention rates will help alleviate workforce shortages in the field. But others say more work is needed before further improvements can take place. Enrollment in dental hygiene programs has continue...

08/28/2026

NIGHTMARE HIRES
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08/25/2026

It took just 1 month for her to steal over $63K. There were so many ways to prevent this, starting with a simple background check.

A St. Augustine, Fla., bookkeeper who allegedly presented a fake Vanderbilt University master’s degree to obtain her position has been charged with stealing more than $63,000 from an endodontist, the St. Johns Citizen reported Aug. 24. Heather Dettra was hired as bookkeeper for Robert Thousand III...

08/13/2026

The 5 Controversies affecting Dentistry right now:
1. Dental Hygienist Licensing Debate (Nevada)
The Issue: A proposed bill in Nevada introduces an alternative pathway for dental hygienist licensing.
The Conflict: The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is actively opposing the provision, raising concerns over standards and training.
Key Takeaway: Balancing workforce shortages with professional standard preservation.

2. DSO Practice Ownership Rights (Colorado)
The Issue: The Colorado Dental Board passed an amendment barring Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) from owning dental practices.
The Conflict: The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) filed a legal challenge against the board's decision.
Key Takeaway: A critical legal showdown on corporate structure and regulations in modern dental practices.

3. Senior Patient Billing Surprises (Florida)
The Issue: Senior patients reported unexpected out-of-pocket costs at Florida dental practices affiliated with PDS Health.
The Conflict: Billing confusion and transparency issues left vulnerable patients facing unexpected financial burdens.
Key Takeaway: Heightened focus on pricing transparency and patient communication in DSO-backed clinics.

4. Paper Check Out-of-Network Payments (Aetna)
The Issue: Aetna decided to phase out paper checks for out-of-network dental providers.
The Conflict: The American Dental Association (ADA) urges Aetna to reverse the rule, citing potential conflicts with state payment choice statutes.
Key Takeaway: Insurer payment digitization vs. regulatory compliance and provider choice.

5. Medicaid Dental Coverage Cap (Massachusetts)
The Issue: Massachusetts state legislators approved a new budget that increases the cap on Medicaid dental services higher than initially proposed.
The Conflict: Pushes state budget limits while addressing access to care for low-income populations.
Key Takeaway: Legislative wins for expanding Medicaid dental coverage amidst fiscal debates.
Source: Summarized from Becker’s Dental Review

08/07/2026

5 Critical Management Mistakes Costing Your Dental Practice (And How to Fix Them)

Managing a dental practice requires balancing exceptional patient care with complex business operations. However, even experienced practice managers and practice owners can fall into common operational traps. When daily ...

08/07/2026

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08/04/2026

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07/31/2026

https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/dentists-biggest-staffing-headaches/

Dental practice owners continue to deal with various staffing challenges that have made it more difficult to operate, including talent shortages, increasing wages and low retention rates. Six dental industry professionals recently spoke with Becker’s about the workforce challenges facing practices...

07/29/2026

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07/23/2026

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