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Posted on: April 10, 2026 By Misty Mattingly, SVP & Chief Hygiene Officer at Sage Dental News

Sage Dental’s Cindy Roark on the Dental Economist Podcast

Sage Dental’s Cindy Roark recently joined Mike Huffaker on the Dental Economist podcast to discuss clinical innovation, AI, and the role of leadership in advancing patient care.

One of the central themes of the conversation was that technology should serve a clear purpose: improving outcomes, supporting clinicians, and creating greater consistency across the patient experience.

Thank you to Mike for the invitation and the opportunity to contribute to an important dialogue around the future of dentistry.

Listen here:

Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gshX7YHB
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gsV3nzHP
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gQzcKkHy

The Importance of Adding Oral Cancer Screenings to Routine Dental Exams

Patients diagnosed with oral cancers have a survival rate as high as 90% when the disease is found in its early stages. For this reason and more, patients need to be screened at every dental exam.

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Articles & Advice

Apr 02, 2024

The Connection Between Nutrition and Your Oral Health

Nutrition plays a fundamental role in overall health, and its impact extends to oral health as well. At Sage Dental of Alafaya in Orlando, Florida, we recognize the intricate connection between nutrition and maintaining a healthy smile.

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News Press Releases

Mar 12, 2026

Misty Mattingly of Sage Dental Was Honored with Women in DSO’s Leadership Award for Clinical Leadership

Second annual Women in DSO Award recognizes Mattingly’s many professional accomplishments. BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sage Dental, a leading dental service organization (DSO) committed to providing consistent, high-quality care, as well as non-clinical business and administrative services

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