Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Madison, Wis.-based First Choice Dental has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from its 2023 data breach, Claim Depot reported Nov. 1. Madison, Wis.-based First Choice Dental provided a notice of a data ransomware…

This series explores where dental support organizations operate across the United States. This three-part series highlights the top 10 states for having the most unique DSOs in operation, segmented by size: Small & Emerging, Mid-Market, and Elite (75+ locations). The results reveal…

Here are 19 DSO moves that took place in October, including practice acquisitions, technology investments and more: 1. Heartland Dental affiliated with Siena Hills Family Dental, led by Khanh Nguyen, DDS, in Las Vegas. 2. Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened locations…

Here are six statistics and trends highlighting the shifting practices of private equity companies in the dental industry: 1. Several states have either adopted or proposed new private equity laws this year that could have significant impacts on mergers and…

Here are three companies that have earned FDA clearances for dental technology in 2025: 1. Dental technology company Perimetrics received FDA clearance for its InnerView System. The system is the first FDA-cleared technology that is designed to measure both internal…

Here are five recent updates on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental: 1. Heartland Dental filed a permit to renovate a former credit union building in Jacksonville, Fla. 2. Heartland Dental affiliated with Siena Hills Family Dental, led by Khanh Nguyen, DDS,…

The FDA has begun to restrict the use of ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children. Nine notes:  1. The FDA sent letters to four companies notifying them of its intent to take enforcement action against those marketing unapproved fluoride…

Sean Brown, DDS, has become the owner of a dental practice in Doylestown, Pa. He takes over as owner from Terry Rakowsky, DMD, who has practiced dentistry for more than 35 years, according to an Oct. 30 news release from…

Here are three DSOs and dental groups that have opened and added new practices in Texas, as reported by Becker’s since Oct. 9:

Archy, an AI software company, recently raised $20 million in Series B funding to support its growth.  Archy combines several operational tasks into a single cloud-based platform, including scheduling, charting, imaging, billing and messaging, according to an Oct. 30 news…