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Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners plans to ride the momentum from its growth in 2025 to expand its network and add to its teams. The DSO affiliated with practices in several states last year, most recently adding its first office…

Private equity groups have begun to play a much larger role in dentistry over the years as the industry continues to consolidate and practice owners face growing financial pressures.  Several DSOs gained private equity funding in 2025 to fuel future…

Neocis recently surpassed 100,000 osteotomies completed with its Yomi robot.  The Yomi Robotic Dental System is the first FDA-cleared, robot-assisted dental surgery system in the U.S.  Neocis said Jan. 7 that the milestone represents another step forward in its mission…

Here are 10 dental staffing updates for industry leaders to know: 1. Pediatric dentistry has seen the largest increase in the workforce since 2001, according to data from the American Dental Association. 2. Although the supply of dentists in the…

Here are three dental settlements Becker’s has covered since Dec. 23: 1. Bruce Cochrane, DDS, agreed to surrender his license as part of a settlement agreement with the Iowa Dental Board.  2. An Arizona family settled its wrongful death lawsuit…

Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity has added a multi-site orthodontic practice in Ohio to its network. The deal marks Phase 1 Equity’s first practice partnership of 2026, bringing its network to 26 locations total, according to a Jan. 7 news release. …

Dental artificial intelligence company VideaHealth has established a council of dental executives to help shape the future of AI use in dentistry. The goal of the AI Leadership Council is to help ensure the responsible adoption of AI technology to…

A Florida woman recently pleaded no contest to orchestrating a $11 million dental insurance fraud scheme, WPBF reported Jan. 6. Ms. Cruz, 43, was accused last year of opening dental practices in Florida despite not having a license, instead using…

The average nominal average wage for dental hygienists has increased from $18.40 in 1990 to $47.80 in 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association.  The ADA’s Health Policy Institute collected compensation data for both full-time and part-time dental…

Annual net income declined for general practice dentists in all career stages between 2023 and 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released data on the dentist workforce, including demographics, finances, workplaces and retirement trends. …