The Dental Pulse
Dental industry news, practice tips, and regulatory updates in a 5-minute read. Delivered every tuesday and saturday.
Regulatory updates
Dental board rules, legislative changes, and enforcement actions distilled into clear summaries you can act on.
Practice management tips
One actionable tip per issue for running a better dental practice, from compliance checklists to staffing strategies.
Industry news
The stories shaping dentistry this week, from technology and consolidation to insurance trends and workforce changes.
What a typical issue looks like
5 minutes. 3 stories. 1 tip you can use this week.
The Dental Pulse — Issue #12
1. ADA proposes updated telehealth supervision guidelines
The proposed rulemaking would require in-person exams before prescribing via telehealth. Comment period closes May 15.
2. Henry Schein reports 12% drop in disposable supply orders
Practices are shifting to bulk purchasing cooperatives. Here is what that means for your overhead.
3. Three states pass new CE requirements for 2027
Mental health training now counts toward core CE hours in California, Texas, and New York. Updated compliance checklist inside.
Practice tip of the week
The 2-minute monthly checklist that keeps your compliance reporting current without the last-minute scramble.