Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Private equity investors continue to target DSOs due to their profitability and stability during economic downturns.  Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the benefits…

Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS has added its first New Jersey practice. The organization partnered with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Central New Jersey, which has locations in Princeton Junction and Mercerville, N.J., according to a Dec. 19 news release. The…

Here are five updates on California’s dental industry, as reported by Becker’s since Nov. 7: 1. The University of California San Francisco acquired two buildings next to its Mission Bay, Calif., campus to upgrade its dental school.  2. Salt Lake…

The American Economic Liberties Project has released model legislation that would strengthen corporate practice of dentistry laws, according to a Dec. 18 news release from the organization.  Here are six things to know: Read the full model legislation here.

About 40% of dentists in the U.S. participate in the Medicaid and CHIP programs as of 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association.  Participation from dentists has remained steady over the past decade, sitting between 41% and 44%…

There are currently 7,443 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to the most recent data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard showcasing data on health professional shortages Dec. 18. The dashboard shows…

Dallas-based Smile Doctors is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 560 offices in 36 states. Here is what the DSO accomplished this year: 1. Smile Doctors was included on Newsweek‘s list of the greatest workplaces…

Here are five notable acquisitions between dental technology companies that have taken place this year: 1. Dental 3D printing company SprintRay acquired the dental portfolio of EnvisionTEC, a global manufacturer of 3D printers. The acquisition includes patents, trademarks, inventory and…

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health will continue to advocate for dental care accessibility as the industry faces persistent challenges along with some new obstacles in 2026.  Wade Rakes, the organization’s new CEO, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss roadblocks…

Dental lab company Dandy has acquired Neem, a dental practice management software company. The two companies said they aim to advance digital innovation in restorative dentistry, according to a Dec. 9 news release. This is one of several acquisitions within…