Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dental industry shareholder added to Forbes billionaires list — See her net worth
A Straumann Group shareholder was added to Forbes Billionaires 2024 list.
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Dr. Spencer Tasker takes ownership of New Mexico pediatric dental practice
ABQ Pediatric Dentistry in Albuquerque, N.M., is changing ownership, as Spencer Tasker, DMD, is taking over the practice.
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Higher education institutions hit snags with opening new dental schools: 2 updates
Two higher education institutions have recently been faced with setbacks during the process of opening dental schools.
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3 DSO deals totaling $414M+
Here are three DSO deals Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:
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42-practice DSO adds Overjet AI
Cincinnati-based Cordental Group partnered with Overjet to provide dental AI to its network of 42 affiliated practices.
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Massachusetts dental partnership adds 4 practices in Rhode Island
Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners expanded into Central Rhode Island with the addition of four practices.
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6 dental practice closures in Q1
Several dental practices shut down during the first quarter of 2024 due to financial challenges, restructuring opportunities and other reasons.
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Lyon College gets $15 million in federal funds for dental school
Batesville, Ark.-based Lyon College received $15 million in federal funding to help open its planned dental school.
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4 states with the most DSO activity in Q1
California, Florida, New York and Illinois are the states that saw the most DSO activity during the first quarter of 2024.
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DSOs dive into pediatric dentistry to continue growth
Two DSOs have recently made notable moves in the pediatric dental field to enhance care for patients and expand their networks.
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5 dental Medicare, Medicaid updates in 2 weeks
Here are five headlines impacting Medicare and Medicaid in the dental space that Becker's has reported on since March 21:
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9 DSOs that expanded in Texas, Florida and Georgia in March
DSOs and dental organizations were most actively adding, opening and acquiring practices in Texas, Florida and Georgia during March.
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4 dental technology updates from March
Here are four dental technology headlines and industry updates that Becker's reported on in March:
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'We need to be vigilant': What dental leaders told us in March
Last month, dental professionals spoke with Becker's about DSO activity, medical-dental integration, value-based dentistry and more.
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Have DSOs been good or bad for dentistry? 4 dentists weigh the pros and cons
DSOs have had a significant impact on the dental space, both positive and negative. While organizations have helped dentists in ways such as expanding access to capital, they can also sometimes limit dentists' autonomy.
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60+ DSO affiliations in Q1: State-by-state breakdown
Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with more than 60 dental practices across the U.S. during the first quarter of 2024.
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ADA pushes for data transparency of Medicare Advantage plans
The American Dental Association responded to CMS' request for information, aiming to improve data transparency and reporting for insurers.
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Minnesota dentist who closed his practice denied license reinstatement
Marko Kamel, DDS, owner of a dental clinic in Minnesota that abruptly closed, was denied reinstatement of his dental license by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
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Change Healthcare cyberattack leaves behind big lessons for dentistry
The Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare has highlighted areas in healthcare and dentistry that need more attention and innovation.
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Foundation Dental Partners adds Atlanta practice
Alpharetta, Ga.-based Foundation Dental Partners recently partnered with a dental practice in Atlanta.
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