Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Seven states improved their dental Medicaid benefits from 2024 to 2025, according to a report from the American Dental Association.  In total, 38 states and the District of Columbia provide enhanced adult Medicaid dental benefits, which offers coverage that includes…

Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA expanded its network by adding seven practices through its affiliate program in 2025, according to a Dec. 16 news release from the DSO. Here are five more notes on the organization’s growth this year:

Aspen Dental plans to focus on organic growth initiatives after a year highlighted by network expansions in various states. The Chicago-based organization has opened more than 30 practices in 18 states so far this year. It now supports more than…

Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners has added its first practice in Missouri. The DSO partnered with Nikodem Dental and Custom Dental Management, which provides general dentistry services in the St. Louis and Springfield, Mo., communities. Mortenson Dental Partners will support…

Here are seven federal government and policy updates affecting dentistry from the last 30 days: 1. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association shared concerns that the Education Department’s proposed loan changes will create additional financial barriers for students. 2. The HHS…

MB2 Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 800 practices in the U.S. Here are seven updates on the company from this year: 1. MB2 Dental most recently partnered with DS Family and Cosmetic…

Shreveport, La.-based Ochsner LSU Health has opened its relocated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Institute in Shreveport.  The expanded clinic provides oral services including dental extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, facial cosmetic surgery, corrective jaw surgery and treatment of TMJ…

Increased practice profitability and more favorable economic conditions predicted by experts is leading many investors to be optimistic about M&A activity for dentistry. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently…

Here are three dental leadership moves that have taken place since Dec. 2: 1. Dental membership platform Clerri appointed Jim Higgins as its next CEO. 2. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners appointed Samantha Adams as its next COO. 3. Dual-specialty…

Here are six dentists who have made headlines in the last week: