Ariana Portalatin

Chicago

Assistant Editor at Beckers Dental Review

Assistant Editor at Becker's ASC Review

Assistant Editor at Becker's Spine Review

Assistant Editor at Becker's Hospital Review

Assistant Editor at Becker’s Healthcare | Formerly: Chicago Magazine, City Bureau, etc. | Columbia College Chicago ‘19

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Articles

ADHA opposes Arizona proposal to eliminate educational requirements for oral preventive assistants

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association criticized an Arizona bill amendment that would eliminate educational requirements for dental assistants seeking to become oral preventive assistants. In April, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1124 into law to allow dental assistants to practice as oral preventive assistants.
North American Dental Group appoints VP of clinical operations

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group recently appointed Ray Scott, DDS, as vice president of clinical operations. Dr. Scott has previously held leadership roles with several DSOs. He most recently served as vice president of clinical operations for Heartland Dental. North American Dental Group supports more than 240 locations in 15 states.
Dental hygienist hourly pay by state

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Vermont has the highest average hourly wage for dentists at $115.74, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.… Several dental organizations have been recognized this year for their growth and performance: Here are some of the top players… Dentists earn an average of $228,740 each year in Delaware, one of the states with the fewest dental professional shortage…...
Virginia dentist honored with international award for COVID-19 research

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Kevin Matthew Byrd, DDS, PhD, was recently given the World Perio Research Award for his work exploring the link between COVID-19 and oral health. The World Perio Research Award is given every three years by the Sunstar Foundation, a Japanese nonprofit that promotes the understanding of the link between oral and general health.
Pennsylvania dentists testify to state Senate on dental care crisis: 6 notes

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

The Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee recently held a hearing to discuss the lack of access to dental care in rural Pennsylvania, the Franklin County Free Pressreported June 20. Six notes:1. The hearing, held June 18, included testimony from dentists and other industry leaders about the effects of a lack of access to dental care in rural areas of the state. 2.
Michigan dental nonprofit appoints COO

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Petoskey, Mich.-based My Community Dental Centers recently appointed Sherry Daisher as COO. My Community Dental Centers is a nonprofit organization with 28 locations in Michigan. The organization serves nearly 90,000 patients each year. Ms. Daisher has served in a variety of leadership positions for dental organizations, including Plano, Texas-based DentalOne Partners and Hudec Dental in Brecksville, Ohio.
Pennsylvania dental practice suffers data breach

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Upper Dublin Family Dentistry in Willow Grove, Pa., recently experienced a data breach affecting 5,000 individuals. On May 13, the practice discovered that an unauthorized party gained access to its computer systems and deployed malicious software to encrypt its data. The practice was able to contain the threat and restore its systems without making a ransom payment with the help of a cybersecurity and forensic firm.
Dentist hourly pay by state

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Several dental organizations have been recognized this year for their growth and performance: Here are some of the top players… Dentists earn an average of $228,740 each year in Delaware, one of the states with the fewest dental professional shortage… Dentists earn an average of $184,350 each year in California, the state with the highest number of dental professional shortage…...
Society of American Indian Dentists founder dies

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

George Blue Spruce Jr., DDS, founder of the Society of American Indian Dentists, died June 3 at the age of 94. Dr. Blue Spruce, of Laguna and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo heritage, was known as the first Native American dentist in the U.S. In addition to founding the Society of American Indian Dentists, he also served as assistant dean at the A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in Mesa. The Macy Foundation honored Dr. Blue Spruce with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.
Finding balance in dentistry: How 1 dentist tackles burnout

1 week ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Administrative burdens, patient care and other challenges can often lead to burnout among dental providers. Colby Sowers, DMD, spoke with Becker’s to discuss some of the root causes of burnout in dentistry and how dentists can protect their mental wellbeing. Note: These responses were lightly edited for clarity and length. Question: What are some things that contribute to burnout in the industry?