Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Calculated expansion, the integration of AI and staying true to founding principles are three ways that dental and DSO leaders will continue to grow. The dental and DSO industries are continuing to expand, and taking specific, meaningful approaches to grow…

Dental technology companies Smartee Denti-Technology and Straumann Group announced a strategic partnership aiming to advance orthodontic care.  Through the partnership, the companies will develop an orthodontic platform and clear aligner technologies, according to an Oct. 29 news release from Smartee. …

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has added Planet DDS’ Denticon practice management system.  The DSO previously used the Dentrix Enterprise system, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. The switch is part of the company’s efforts to consolidate its…

Dental artificial intelligence company VideaHealth has launched a charting and documentation platform for dentists.  Voice Notes is the first AI-powered ambient scribe for dentistry, according to an Oct. 29 news release from the company. The launch also marks the company’s…

Dentists are learning to adapt to the economic challenges facing the industry due to inflation and new tariffs.  Three dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how tariffs and inflation are affecting practices, and how dentists can remain financially…

Low Medicaid reimbursements are putting dentists in a tight financial position, placing many providers at a crossroads that could deepen the country’s dental care accessibility challenges. Only 12 states have a reimbursement rate of 80% or more for children Medicaid…

Minnesota currently has the highest employment of specialty dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are five states and five cities with the highest employment of specialty dentists:  States Minnesota: 330 Arizona: 180 Ohio: 170 Maryland:…

California currently has the highest employment of general dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are five states and five cities with the highest employment of general dentists:  States California: 14,760 Florida: 8,400 Texas: 7,690 New…

Richard Rosato, DMD, has stepped into his new position as the 162nd president of the American Dental Association.  Dr. Rosato addressed the House of Delegates Oct. 28, discussing some of the challenges facing the organization and goals for his new…

AI is finding its way to all corners of the modern dental practice, powering clinical applications in the operatory and administrative functions at the front desk. It’s no wonder DSOs are abuzz with what’s now and what’s next—and there’s no…