Castle Connolly Releases Castle Connolly 2026 Top Dentists
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Castle Connolly, part of Everyday Health Group under ZD, released its inaugural 2026 Top Dentists list, recognizing the top 10% of U.S. dentists. More than 22,000 peer-nominated dentists were selected from over 200,000 practitioners, covering all 50 states and 12 specialties.
According to Castle Connolly, honorees are chosen through a rigorous, merit-based process focused on peer nominations, professional achievements, and excellence in patient care, vetted by its Advisory Board. The list extends Castle Connolly’s long-standing physician and hospital recognition platform into dentistry, offering consumers an independent resource amid rising out-of-pocket costs and shrinking insurance networks.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16 | earnings scheduling | Neutral | +2.9% | Scheduled Second Quarter 2026 earnings release and webcast dates. |
| Jun 24 | design awards call | Positive | +3.8% | Domino opened submissions for its 2026 Good Design Awards. |
| Jun 04 | savings campaign launch | Positive | +7.7% | RetailMeNot launched its first Summer Issue savings event. |
| Jun 01 | platinum partnership | Positive | -1.6% | Red River became Ookla's first North American Platinum Partner. |
| May 19 | investor conference | Neutral | +1.9% | Ziff Davis announced participation in the 2026 Evercore TMT Global Conference. |
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Recent history showed positive reactions to most announcements, while the partnership announcement had a negative reaction.
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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2026 / Castle Connolly today announced the release of Castle Connolly's 2026 Top Dentists, recognizing the top
Castle Connolly Top Dentists are selected through a rigorous process that is based on peer nominations, professional achievements, and excellence in patient care. These dentists exemplify the highest standards of expertise and integrity, giving patients the confidence and guidance to make informed healthcare decisions. The recognition methodology has been vetted and endorsed by the Castle Connolly Advisory Board.
This inaugural release welcomes top Dentists into the Castle Connolly network following a comprehensive review with Castle Connolly's rigorous standards for independent, merit-based recognition. The expansion extends Castle Connolly's trusted healthcare recognition platform beyond physicians and hospitals, providing consumers with an independent resource for identifying outstanding dental professionals.
The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for American consumers, who are facing rising out-of-pocket costs and more responsibility for evaluating their care options as dentists drop insurance networks at a rising rate.
"We're seeing a massive shift across the dental care landscape, from evolving insurance participation to increasing consumer responsibility for care decisions," said Steve Leibforth, Managing Director of Castle Connolly. "As patients take a more active role in managing their own care, having a trusted, independent resource like Castle Connolly Top Dentists becomes essential for making informed decisions."
A recent study by the American Dental Association (ADA) shows that nearly one in three dentists (
As more dentists leave insurance networks, the effects are increasingly being felt by patients. Dentists report that nearly one-quarter of their active patients had been enrolled in the plans they dropped, forcing many to reevaluate their coverage or provider options.
While approximately three-quarters of Americans under age 65 have dental insurance, many consumers continue to report confusion about coverage limitations, out-of-pocket costs, and what their plans actually include. This is particularly true for major procedures, where typical PPO annual benefits have remained largely unchanged since the 1970s, despite decades of inflation and rising care costs.
Amid this shifting landscape, Castle Connolly's Top Dentists list provides a trusted resource for both patients and providers, helping consumers identify dentists who have been peer-nominated and independently evaluated for excellence while giving recognized professionals a meaningful way to distinguish themselves and connect with patients seeking high-quality care.
About Castle Connolly
With over 35 years' experience researching, reviewing and selecting Top Doctors, Castle Connolly is a highly trusted and credible source. A study published in the Journal of Medical Research found that across several specialties evidence indicates that Castle Connolly's peer-reviewed directory is methodologically more reliable than sites that just relied on patient reviews when it came to identifying quality care. Our mission is to help people find the best healthcare by connecting patients with best-in-class healthcare providers. For more information, visit https://www.castleconnolly.com.
About the Everyday Health Group
The Everyday Health Group is a leading Pharma Commercialization, Digital Health & Wellness, and Provider Solutions Company for Life Sciences, Hospitals and Health Systems, Health Care Providers (HCPs), and health-seeking Consumers. Our mission is to drive better clinical and health outcomes through decision-making informed by highly relevant information, data and analytics. We empower healthcare providers and consumers with trusted content and services delivered through the Everyday Health Group's world-class brands.
Contact Information
Caroline Baron
Senior Director
publicrelations@castleconnolly.com
(212) 367-8400
SOURCE: Castle Connolly
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