Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Additional headwinds may be headed for dentistry and the overall healthcare space as leaders face inflation, staffing shortages and additional challenges. Iquebal Hasan, DDS, chief of hospital programs and clinical development at the High Point (N.C.) University Workman School of…

Here are six states that have passed legislation this year to increase Medicaid dental funding and expand benefits: 1. Missouri expanded Medicaid dental benefits over the summer, allowing adults to receive routine dental exams. 2. Alabama increased its Medicaid dental…

Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry: 1.  There were 7,739 dental hygiene graduates in the U.S. in 2024, a 12.8% increase since…

Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Nearly 66% of dentists have increased their fees this year, according to the American Dental Association’s “Economic Outlook…

Consumer advocacy law firm Levi & Korsinsky is investigating Delta Dental of Virginia’s recent data breach.  On or around April 23, Delta Dental of Virginia discovered suspicious activity associated with an email account and launched an investigation. It was determined…

Here are three DSOs that have launched so far this year: 1. Freedom Dental Partners 2. Reveal Dental Partners 3. SF Dental Group

Various workforce trends have created a perfect storm for the dental hygienist shortage, and dental practices are struggling to keep up.  The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing shortages, with dental hygienists representing one of the largest exoduses in the industry. A…

Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners has announced its initial public offering of 1,535,000 shares of its common stock at the price of $13 per share.  The DSO expects the gross proceeds from the IPO to be about $20 million, which it…

Dual-specialty DSO beBright has named Jeff Komoroski as its next CFO, effective Dec. 1.  Mr. Komoroski has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and operations, according to a Dec. 3 news release from the company.  He previously…

Although there are continued opportunities for growth among DSOs, challenges around staffing and finances will be persistent obstacles for success. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance,…