Dentistry Today

Dental hygienists do far more than clean teeth. They educate, advocate, build trust with patients and play an important role in preventive oral healthcare, often while adapting to the individual needs of the people they serve. The People Behind the Prophy was created by Henry Schein to put those professionals and their stories center stage. Moving […]

Expanded 2026-2027 training schedule increases access to hands-on Waterlase education across the West, Central and East Coasts. BIOLASE and MegaGen America recently announced the expansion of the Waterlase Foundations training program to three education centers across the United States, providing dental professionals with greater access to hands-on clinical education and training. Beginning in 20…

Patterson Companies recently announced the appointment of Wasi Ahmed as chief information officer (CIO), effective August 17, 2026. In this role, Ahmed will report directly to Robert Rajalingam, chief executive officer, and serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team. Ahmed brings more than 30 years of technology leadership experience, helping organizations drive […]

As Curve Approaches $100 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue, Chairman and CEO Dave Cormack Predicts Major Shift in Dental Software Market Curve Dental, the leader in modern AI-driven all-in-one dental software with an integrated end-to-end cloud platform, recently announced a further $200 million investment in its Curve Hero product and comprehensive ecosystem of native, best-in-class […]

Chick-fil-A’s Secret to Success Written by: Jackie Ulasewich-Cullen The fast food chain stands out in a crowded field, consistently ranking at the top for customer satisfaction. The secret to the chain’s success isn’t that it continuously pumps out chicken sandwiches and waffle fries to as many diners as possible. While its sales are certainly impressive, […]

ClikTech, LLC, a manufacturer of innovative dental sensor holding systems, has announced the introduction of several new products to its ClikRay line for Summer 2026. The new HandiBarEZ is an autoclavable, single-ring/single-rod positioning system designed to work with all standard biteblocks. With one simple instrument, clinicians can capture anterior, posterior, horizontal bitewing, and vertica…

Led by implant specialist Dr. Mohammad Spouh, the new practice along the Interstate 95 corridor near Eastfield Crossing gives Selma and Smithfield patients closer access to preventive, restorative, and emergency care. Today Aspen Dental® opened a new supported practice at 240 Saint Mark Ave., Suite 101, in Selma, giving patients across Johnston County a closer […]

Enterprise wins, five new suites, and a growing bench of AI agents signal where dental software is headed Planet DDS recently shared mid-year results that reflect the market’s growing confidence in its approach. Year-over-year ARR growth for its core solution, Denticon, reached 24.3%, cementing its position as the standard for growth-focused dental organizations. Momentum was driven in [&#8…

The sell-side exclusive healthcare M&A advisory firm, with more than $1.5 billion in completed transactions, examines why the next generation of dentists is reshaping the private practice ownership landscape. TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”), a sell-side exclusive healthcare M&A advisory firm, recently published guidance for dental practice owners weighing their retirement and exi…

Dr. Jayson Bird’s Idaho Falls practice joins a fast-growing, dentist-first DSO built for owners who refuse to choose between growth and legacy. Idaho just got a new reason to smile. Straine, one of the most distinctive and sought-after operators in the Dental Services Organization (DSO) space, today announced the acquisition of Bird Dental Studio in Idaho Falls, […]

In this inaugural episode of Speaking of Dentistry, host Stan Goff, managing editor of Dentistry Today, sits down with Shannon Nanne, RDH—dental hygienist, educator, author, and Key Opinion Leader—to explore why saliva plays a critical role in diagnosing disease, preventing caries, improving patient outcomes, and supporting long-term oral health. Whether you’re a dentist, dental hygienist, …

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. ARC-001 Gel is a novel, proprietary, sustained-release, single-dose gel formulation combining three well-…

Company recognized among America’s fastest-growing private companies for the sixth straight year Specialty1 Partners (S1P), a leading doctor-led specialty dental partnership organization, recently announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This marks the sixth consecutive year Specialty1 Partners has earned a pl…

New solution from Valkyrie BioScience delivers chairside Tomosynthesis and Intelligent Imaging to bridge the gap between 2D and CBCT. Lumos 3DX by Valkyrie BioScience is a high-resolution dental imaging system that brings advanced diagnostics directly to the point of care. With a mobile, cloud-connected design and an intuitive interface, the system helps dental teams work faster, […]

Reflection #2 Every Smile Has Two Stories Every smile tells 2 stories. The first is the one everyone sees. It’s the shape of the teeth, the color, the alignment, the spaces, the chips, and the wear. The second story is invisible. It’s how patients feel when they smile. So…

Written by: Xaña Winans I need to say this plainly, because I’ve watched too many dentists learn it the hard way: your practice will have an emergency. Not might. Will. And, as is the nature of emergencies, it will come out of left field and upend your life for a while. In twenty-five years of working exclusively […]

U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) – a management services organization that exclusively serves premier oral and maxillofacial surgeons – has secured a partnership with Cottonwood Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Albuquerque, USOSM’s third partnership in the state of New Mexico. “Dr. Joyce Jeffries of Cottonwood Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery has developed a well-earned reputation for [&#8…

Partnership will simplify how more than one-third of U.S. dental practices receive, reconcile, and understand insurance payments. Vyne Dental, a leading provider of dental revenue technologies and electronic health information exchange solutions, and Zelis, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, recently announced a partnership designed to help dental practices move away from pape…

Recognition highlights the company’s solutions across imaging, scanning, and diagnostics. By Dentistry Today Staff DEXIS has announced that 3 of the company’s digital dentistry solutions, DEXIS Imprevo, ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH OP 3D LX, and the integrated digital workflow of DTX Studio Clinic, have each received independent certifications from the Digital Dentistry Society (DDS), a leading global scien…

Written by: Todd Snyder, DDS INTRODUCTION In racing, speed alone is not enough. Anyone can press the accelerator. But winning requires precision, control, timing, data, and the ability to make the right decision at the right moment. The same is now true in dentistry. For years, intraoral scanners were viewed as optional digital upgrades—useful and […]