Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Dentists and clinical organizations are continuing to voice their disapproval of Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s recent acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental.  Delta Dental of Wisconsin announced in July that it purchased Cherry Tree Dental. In an email sent to providers,…

Here are six DSOs that have added artificial intelligence so far this year: 1. Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners added Coupa’s artificial intelligence-driven spend management platform to its network. 2. Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Center launched First Look,…

Philadelphia-based Temple University has plans to open an education center and clinic at a former Rite Aid location in Tamaqua, Pa., WFMZ reported Nov. 13. The 24-chair clinic will be developed by the university’s School of Dentistry and the Tamaqua…

Closing out acquisitions, setting up for 2026 success and improving onboarding processes are three things that dentists and dental executives are still looking to complete by the end of 2025. These six dental leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share…

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Overland, Mo., on Nov. 13. The new location is led by owner Ranjeet Mann, DDS, according to an email sent to Becker’s. The company, a brand of The Aspen Group, has opened offices…

Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners recently opened a Gentle Dentist office in Indianapolis. The new office is led by Dustin Newman, DDS. The 10-operatory practice brings the total number of Gentle Dentist locations to 13, according to a Nov. 7…

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added partner practices in three states. The MSO’s newest partners are Greenbelt (Md.) Oral and Facial Surgery; Dugan Oral Surgery in Oneonta, N.Y.; and John Villano, DDS, in Eugene, Ore. USOSM supports practices…

Attending dental school can cost up to more than $430,000, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently posted new data on dental schools in the U.S. to reflect information from the 2024-25 academic year. Here…

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proposed capping some reimbursement rates and limiting dental benefits in an effort to save the state money, The Colorado Sun reported.  Seven notes:  1. Gov. Polis has said Medicaid cuts are necessary to prevent cuts…

Florida Combined Life is dropping its policy that limits same-day scaling and root planning to two quadrants, according to a Nov. 12 news release from the American Dental Association.  Here are five things to know: