📰 Issue #19 · July 13, 2026
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Researchers found that administering Botox before corrective jaw surgery may reduce postoperative pain and lower the need for opioid painkillers during recovery, potentially making the process safer and more comfortable.
Reducing perioperative opioid reliance addresses a major concern in surgical recovery and patient safety.
Higher production doesn't automatically mean higher take-home income. This piece breaks down why overhead, case mix, and collections determine profitability more than raw production numbers.
Chasing production targets without managing overhead can leave a busy practice no more profitable than a slower one.
A free CE webinar on June 16 covers how digital workflows can improve adult orthodontic and restorative treatment, with a focus on efficient, aesthetic options for complex cases.
Coordinated digital workflows can streamline treatment of adult patients with combined ortho-restorative needs.
Aspen Dental will pay $2M in penalties plus $300K in restitution to settle California allegations that it unlawfully interfered with dental practice operations and ran misleading advertising. The settlement sets new limits on DSO control.
The injunctive terms on ownership, fees, and advertising create de facto compliance guideposts for DSOs operating in California.
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