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

5 numbers making dental leaders optimistic

3 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry:1. The average annual salary for general dentists has increased 10% since 2019. 2. Ninety-one percent of adults believe their oral health is an integral part of their overall health, according to Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. 3.
Florida driver injured after crashing into dental office

3 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

A person was rushed to the hospital after crashing their vehicle into a dental office in Miami, WSVN reported June 3. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the car crash around 2 p.m. on June 3. It is unclear what caused the crash.
California DSO partners with former MLB player

3 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Cal Dental USA has partnered with former MLB player Yasiel Puig and XSport Mouthguards to create a mouthguard to prevent oral and facial injuries in baseball. The custom-fitted mouthguards will be available beginning in September at participating Cal Dental USA offices, youth organizations and online, according to a June 3 news release. Cal Dental previously partnered with XSport and former NFL player Tiki Barber to expand the use of mouthguards to help prevent Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
iCoreConnect files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

3 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

iCoreConnect, a cloud-based software and technology company for dental and medical companies, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy June 2. The company filed for Chapter 11 relief to retain control over its assets and operations and position itself for long-term success, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. iCoreConnect reported outstanding note payables totaling $10,026,552.
The state of dental shortages in the US

3 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

There are currently 7,063 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to new data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard showing data on health workforce shortage areas June 3.
Montana enacts dental loss ratio

3 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte recently signed legislation enacting a dental loss ratio in the state. Senate Bill 335, known as the Montana Dental Insurance Transparency and Accountability Act, requires dental insurers to file a DLR report with the state’s commissioner of securities and insurance each year, organized by market and product type.
Align Technology awards funding to 12 universities for orthodontic research

4 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Align Technology recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 12 universities around the world to support orthodontic and dental research. The awards were given as part of the company’s Annual Research Award Program, according to a June 2 news release. The universities that received grants are located in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Belgium, Italy, China and Australia. The two schools from the U.S. that received grants are the University of Florida in Gainesville and the University of Rochester in New York.
North Carolina dental offices damaged in fire

4 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Two dental offices in Morganton, N.C., were damaged in a fire May 31. WHKY reported. Morganton Public Safety responded to a fire alarm at the building the night of May 31. The fire was located in the basement. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is believed to be unintentional, WHKY reported. Foothills Dental and Greenway Dental both suffered damage and will be temporarily closed.
Indiana dentist qualifies for US Open

4 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

An Indiana dentist will be competing in the U.S. Open Golf Championship later this month, Golfweek reported June 3. Matt Vogt, DDS, practices at The Dentist at Gateway Crossing in McCordsville, Ind. Dr. Vogt earned his spot after competing in the final qualifying June 2 in Walla Walla, Wash. The 125th U.S. Open will take place June 12-15 in Oakmont, Pa.
Guardian Dentistry Partners adds new VP of operations

4 days ago | beckersdental.com | Ariana Portalatin

Ms. Eveland is a registered dental hygienist who has worked for the DSO since 2023. She most recently served as the company’s senior director of operations.