Ariana Portalatin

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Delta Dental of California and affiliates are taking action this year to further integrate healthcare  and spread awareness of the link between oral health and overall well-being. Delta Dental of California and affiliates CEO Sarah Chavarria and Chief Dental Officer Daniel Croley, DMD, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how the organization is supporting medical-dental integration efforts within its network. Editor’s note: These responses were lightly edited for length and clarity.

6 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Denali Dental has been ranked as the best insurance plan for 2025 by Money. Money examined plans offered by nearly 20 payers, taking into consideration costs, waiting periods, coverage levels and other criteria to create its ranking of the best dental insurance plans for 2025. Here are five dental plans included in the ranking:Denali Dental – Best overallDelta Dental – Best for bracesSpirit Dental – Best for valueAmeritas – Best for no waiting periodsGuardian Direct – Best for teeth whitening

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Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added an Ohio dental practice to its network. Fort Loramie (Ohio) Dental Center affiliated with the dental partnership organization, according to an April 17 news release. The practice is led by Christopher Ashby, DDS, and Dawne Slabach, DDS. Imagen Dental Partners supports more than 100 practices in 15 states. The DPO has expanded its network in several states this year, including Wisconsin, Arizona and Michigan.

6 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

From DSO partnerships to legal challenges and practice openings, here are 15 dental industry updates Becker’s has reported on in the last month: California1. Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners added its first orthodontic practice, partnering with Daniel Hulme, DDS, in Santa Cruz, Calif. 2. Sacramento, Calif.-based Children’s Choice Dental Care opened a practice in Oceanside, Calif. 3. Aloha Dental Care in Carpinteria, Calif., relocated its office after 18 years at its previous location. 4.

6 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Austin, Texas-based Hedgecock Dental recently hit 500 dental implants completed with the Yomi robot. Neocis’ Yomi Robotic Dental System is the first FDA-cleared, robot-assisted dental surgery system in the U.S. The robot helps increase the speed, efficiency and accuracy of dental implant procedures. Neocis announced the milestone in an April 16 LinkedIn post. Hedgecock Dental is led by Brandon Hedgecock, DDS, Hany Ahmed, DDS, and Jenny Tran, DMD.