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Tampa, Fla.-based Coast Dental has selected Pearl as its exclusive AI dental partner.  The DSO will implement Pearl’s AI dental programs across its 88-practice network, which spans Florida, Georgia and Texas, according to a Jan. 28 news release from Pearl. …

Sarasota, Fla.-based Parkview Dental recently hired Lisa Burris as director of business development. Ms. Burris is tasked with helping the DSO identify new growth opportunities, expand its market presence and strengthen partner relationships, according to a Jan. 28 news release. …

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental grew its network to more than 1,900 supported dental practices in 2025, according to a Jan. 28 news release from the DSO.  Here are nine more notes on the company’s growth last year:

An Alabama dentist has been charged months after an explosion at his dental practice, WKRG reported Jan. 26.  Douglas O’Connor, DMD, turned himself into police Jan. 23 and was charged with second-degree arson and first-degree insurance fraud.  The arrest came…

An Atlanta man who referred to himself as a “top veneer specialist” has pleaded not guilty to practicing dentistry without a license, WSB-TV reported Jan. 27.  Investigators raided the offices of A List Smiles Atlanta in October 2024. They later…

The American Dental Association has launched a task force to increase collaboration between specialty dental organizations. The ADA adopted a resolution to create the task force in order to identify opportunities for joint initiatives and to explore strategies to boost…

Louisiana, the lowest-ranked state for children’s oral health, has 94 pediatric dentists, according to KFF. Clear aligner company Smileie recently ranked states on how well they support children’s health by examining data from various organizations and surveys, including the National…

Vermont, the number one state for children’s oral health, has 10 pediatric dentists, according to KFF. Clear aligner company Smileie recently ranked states on how well they support children’s health by examining data from various organizations and surveys, including the…

Dental leaders and clinicians are pushing for increased oversight and accountability for dental insurance companies as challenges mount for practice operations and patient care. Six updates: 1. The House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee…

Practice management software company Dental Intelligence has appointed Scott Johnson to serve as its next CEO.  Mr. Johnson has more than a decade of experience scaling vertical and infrastructure software businesses, according to a Jan. 26 news release from Dental…