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Georgia Dental Insurance Services Promotes Michele Amatulli to COO
Posted In: GDA Community Highlights,
Date posted Jul 24

MARIETTA, July 16, 2026 — Georgia Dental Insurance Services (GDIS), the insurance agency of the Georgia Dental Association (GDA), has promoted...

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Georgia 2026 Special Session
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 13

The Georgia General Assembly met for a Special Session starting on June 17, 2026. The governor’s proclamation authorized legislators to...

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The New Reputation Advantage: How Culture, Experience, & Systems Will Define Dental Leaders in 2026
Posted In: Clinical & Professional,
Date posted Jun 29

By Dr. Len Tau, “The Reviews Doctor” A few months ago, I spoke with a dentist who was genuinely confused. His...

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Customized Financing for Every Stage of Practice Ownership
Posted In: Clinical & Professional,
Date posted Jun 17

Partner-Sponsored Content Bank of America Practice Solutions leads the industry in practice financing1 with expert guidance and real...

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When You Can’t Walk Away: Identifying Human Trafficking
Posted In: Practice Management,
Date posted Jun 10

Written by Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC Human trafficking is defined as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex...

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How to Evaluate Your Pay as a Dentist
Posted In: Practice Management,
Date posted May 28

Partner-Sponsored Content By Jillian Vestal, JD, Head of Panacea Legal Whether you’re reviewing your first employment agreement out of...

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Deposit Smarter. Bank Better.
Posted In: Practice Management,
Date posted May 27

Partner-Sponsored Content Deposit Smarter. Bank Better. In today’s fast-moving business environment, your banking partner should help you...

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What Dental Practices Need to Know About the Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Changes
Posted In: Policy & Regulatory,
Date posted May 26

UPDATE Recent updates indicate that final action on the proposed rule described below will occur in July of 2027. ORIGINAL ARTICLE The...

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The Saga of Georgia's FY2027 Budget
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted May 22

For much of the 2026 legislative session, there was a great deal of uncertainty about next year's budget would look like, and big changes arrived at...

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University of Florida Begins Recruiting for New Study on Dental-Child Interaction Training
Posted In: Clinical & Professional, Dentistry News & Updates, Government Affairs,
Date posted May 6

A multidisciplinary team based at the University of Florida is exploring the impact of Dental-Child Interaction Training (DCIT) on dental practice.

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The Velocity of Change: Why Dental Practices Can’t Afford to Stand Still on PPO Contracts
Posted In: Practice Management,
Date posted May 5

How the 2025 Legislative Wave and Evolving Carrier Landscape Are Reshaping Practice Revenue

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Georgia Board of Dentistry Amends Dental Hygiene Supervision Rule [Updated]
Posted In: Dentistry News & Updates,
Date posted Apr 30

Georgia Board of Dentistry amends Rule 150-50-.03 by authorizing periodontal maintenance under general supervision.

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