Cameron Cortigiano

1 day ago | beckersdental.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Increased flexibility, mobility and efficiency are three of the biggest benefits that dental professionals and organizations can expect from the Dentist and Hygienist Compact. The interstate compact allows dentists and dental hygienists to practice across member states without needing to obtain a new license for each state they wish to practice in, expanding access to dental care by allowing providers to practice in areas of need.

1 day ago | beckersdental.com | Cameron Cortigiano

A new study conducted by researchers at Penn Dental Medicine found a potential therapy to fight against periodontal diseases. The translation study targeted senescent cell burden as an effective strategy to managing periodontal disease and improving oral health, according to an April 11 news release from Penn Dental Medicine. Sensotherapy targets inflammation and senescent cells, disrupting the chronic disease cycle. These therapies eliminate senescent cells or reduce their harmful effects.

1 day ago | beckersdental.com | Cameron Cortigiano

There were more than 240 transactions in the dental industry in 2024, the most out of 11 different physician specialties, according to VMG Health’s 2025 Healthcare M&A report. Here are five notes:Dental practices represented 242 transactions in 2024, over 200 more than the second-highest specialty. Dental deals increased from 180 deals in 2023.

1 day ago | beckersdental.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Dental schools in the U.S. differ on cost, program length, class size and more depending on the type of institution, according to data from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. Here are eight differences and similarities between how public and private dental schools operate, based on data from 72 pre-doctoral dental programs:The average program length is slightly longer at private schools at 168.5 weeks compared to 165.9 at public schools.

1 day ago | beckersdental.com | Cameron Cortigiano

More than a dozen states have introduced legislation to implement a dental loss ratio so far this year. Overall, 23 states have filed dental loss ratio bills since the start of 2023, according to an April 22 news release from the American Dental Association. Dental loss ratios ensure that patient premiums are being spent on patient care rather than administrative costs.