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Specialized Dental Announces Top Leadership Changes

Dentistry Today

In anticipation of continued growth, Specialized Dental, the holding company of US Endo Partners (USEP) and Specialized Dental Partners (SDP), announced additions and changes to its top leadership team. “This is an exciting time for the Specialized Dental family,” said Scotte Hudsmith, CEO. ” Dr. .

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AAPD Garners Legislative Support for Expanding Patient Oral Health Access

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Senate and House letters were sent to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), applauding recent federal efforts to work with the dental community to address a national crisis related to operating room access for needed dental surgeries. As of January 1, 2023, hospitals can more easily provide for needed oral health surgeries.

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Spear Education Announces International Speaker Line Up for Summit 2024

Dentistry Today

Spear Summit is an annual exclusive event open to Spear Education’s upper-level members and is a premier gathering for professionals in the dental industry. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his role as a Visiting Professor at prestigious universities and his active engagement in private practice and research.

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MemorialCare and Pacific Dental Services Announce First Dental-Medical Integrated Office Location

Dentistry Today

MemorialCare , a prominent nonprofit Southern California integrated health system, and Pacific Dental Services (PDS) , one of the nation’s leading dental and medical support organizations, entered into a joint venture in December 2022. They have unveiled the site of their first-of-its-kind co-located dental and medical office.

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University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine report finds medical-dental integration models can improve overall health care outcomes in vulnerable populations

Dental News and Technology

The review, funded by the Delta Dental Institute, indicates streamlined communication and care team collaboration and adaptability are best practices for positive patient outcomes University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine report finds medical-dental integration models can improve overall health care outcomes in vulnerable populations.

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USOSM Congratulates Surgeon Partner Julia Plevnia on ACOMS Humanitarian Award

Dentistry Today

Plevnia is an owner, partner and practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeon with Dry Creek Oral Surgery, a USOSM partner practice with an office in Parker, Colorado, and an office in the Denver Tech Center in Englewood, Colorado. I love what I do. I’m making a difference and it’s never boring.” to begin her OMS residency at Walter Reed.

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OSAP Announces Recipients of 2023 Leadership Awards

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Every year, the OSAP Leadership Awards recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of dental infection prevention and safety,” says Michelle Lee, Executive Director of OSAP. He is one of five founding OSAP members and a tireless advocate for young dental infection preventionists. 25th Annual Dr. James J.