Over the next five years, dental organizations that are adaptable to a changing industry, aligned from top to bottom and effectively embrace technology will rise to the top, according to these leaders. Focusing on the patient experience, investing heavily in…
Maine legislators are considering two bills aimed at increasing dental care accessibility, The Maine Monitor reported Feb. 26. Seven notes: 1. Access to dental care in the state has declined as the workforce shrinks: The number of dentists dropped from…
The American Association of Orthodontists is recognizing Larry Tadlock, DDS, with the James E. Brophy Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Tadlock is head of the Orthodontic Department and a clinical professor at the Texas A&M School of Dentistry in Dallas. He…
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has ordered the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to withdraw a proposed rule adding prior authorizations for complex tooth extractions. A letter from Mr. Drummond sent to the OHCA director said the rule creates excessive bureaucracy,…
The American Dental Association Foundation has created a disaster relief fund to support dentists affected by natural disasters. Grants will be given to state dental associations and their affiliated foundations, according to a Feb. 25 news release. States are eligible…
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There are several DSOs close to reaching their 100th practice milestone. Here is an inside look into three of these DSOs and their recent activity: Park Dental Partners (Minneapolis) Park Dental Partners currently supports 86 practices in three states. After…
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. Consumer dental spending has risen by 9% since 2020, according to data from the American…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Nearly 80% of dental practices have reported an increase in claim denials or payer scrutiny over the past…
Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners reported $244.5 million in revenue during 2025, a 6.4% increase over 2024, according to a Feb. 25 news release from the DSO. Here are nine additional things to know about the company’s financial performance:
Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has entered a new joint venture partnership with Advanced Periodontics Implant Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif. The practice, which is led by periodontist Ellie Love, DDS, has provided care since 1998, according to a Feb. 25 news…
