May 16, 2025
Governor Signs Milestone Teledentistry Bill into Law
Georgia Dental Association Leadership Expands Access to Oral Health Care
May 13, 2025
Preparing Patients for the Cost of Dentistry
Many patients delay needed dental care due to concerns about cost and a lack of understanding around dental expenses and insurance benefits. This article highlights key insights from the 2023 Synchrony Dental Lifetime of Care study and offers practical ways dental teams can help patients better prepare for and manage the cost of care.
Apr 22, 2025
Community Water Fluoridation is Still a Good Idea!
Community water fluoridation is a safe, effective, and cost-saving public health measure inspired by natural fluoride levels that significantly reduces dental caries and promotes oral health equity.
Apr 16, 2025
ADA Lobby Day 2025
From March 30 to April 1, 2025, Georgia Dental Association representatives joined dentists nationwide in Washington, D.C. for the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day, advocating for key issues such as dental student debt relief, insurance reform, and water fluoridation.
Apr 11, 2025
The Rise of DSOs in Dentistry: The Pros and Cons of Joining a Dental Service Organization
As Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) continue to reshape the industry with private equity backing, operational support, and premium practice valuations, dentists face important decisions about whether to maintain independence or sell.
Apr 11, 2025
Advocating for the Future of Dentistry as a D1
As a first-year dental student and future Army dentist, Tate Allen had the unforgettable opportunity to represent the Dental College of Georgia at ADA Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.
Apr 10, 2025
Being "Bankable": How to Prepare Yourself Financially to Purchase or Start a Dental Practice
No matter where you are in your dental career, taking proactive steps to understand your production, manage your finances, and build creditworthiness will make you a stronger candidate when it's time to secure practice financing.
Mar 10, 2025
Understanding the Impact of Federal Budget Reconciliation on Georgia Medicaid
Proposed Medicaid cuts could raise Georgia’s costs, possibly affecting dental benefits and provider pay.
Feb 21, 2025
Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirement Reinstated
The Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership reporting requirement has been reinstated.
Feb 13, 2025
Georgia Department of Public Health Issues New Survey on Antibiotic Prescribing Habits
Georgia's Department of Public Health aim to learn more about how dentists in the state prescribe antibiotics.
