Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Plano, Texas-based Star Dental Partners has appointed David Little, DDS, as its chief dental officer.  In his new role, Dr. Little will support doctor recruiting and retention, support the organization with expanding clinical education, strengthen doctor connections and help improve…

Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners recently promoted Jeff Reibel to president and CFO.  Mr. Reibel has served as CFO since 2019. In his expanded position, he will also begin to oversee the DSO’s business development initiatives, including inorganic growth, integration…

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that would allow hygienists to practice without the supervision of a dentist.  Seven notes about the law: 1. Under S03157, hygienists who enter a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed dentist can…

A coalition of more than 50 organizations is calling for legislators to protect Medicaid dental funding.  Five notes:  1. Proposition 56, passed in 2016, directs revenue from a tobacco tax to increase access to care for individuals who qualify for…

An oral surgery and specialty dental practice is opening an office in Little Rock, Ark., according to a Jan. 9 report from Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Woodard & Sundell purchased a 1.02 acre lot for $809,700 at a new development to…

Despite increased scrutiny from legislators and clinicians, private equity investors are expected to fuel continued growth and consolidation in the dental industry, according to Geith Kallas, DDS. Dr. Kallas is the CEO of Smile Makers Dental Center in Tyson’s Corner,…

This infographic from DSO DataCONNECT highlights the Top 10 States for DSO and group-affiliated dental locations, providing a baseline view as we head into the year ahead. Once again, Texas, California, and Florida continue to lead the country with the highest number of…

Steve Burke, DDS, recently retired after 30 years in the dental industry, Dayton Daily News reported Jan. 9.  Dr. Burke, 59, served patients at Burke Orthodontics in Centerville and Huber Heights, Ohio. The practice is also affiliated with Dallas-based DSO…

The Woodlands, Texas-based Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers has opened its first location in Kentucky. The organization added Dental SurgiCenter of Louisville to its network, according to a Jan. 9 LinkedIn post.  This is one of several locations the ASC…

Several DSOs have already gotten the jump on practice acquisitions this year.  Five updates since Jan. 1: 1. Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners acquired two general dentistry practices, including its first practice in Arizona.  2. Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity added a…