Today's Top 20 Stories
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The states with the most DSO activity in January
Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee and Washington, D.C., were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during January.
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Private equity in dentistry: 7 updates
Here are seven private equity deals that have taken place in the dental industry since Dec. 20:
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Dump truck crashes into Oregon dental practice
An Oregon man is facing hit-and-run, criminal mischief and reckless driving charges after allegedly crashing a dump truck into a dental office building, KTVZ reported Feb. 3.
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Heartland Dental adds Michigan practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has added a Michigan dental practice to its network.
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The most dangerous trends in dentistry
As the dental industry undergoes rapid transformation each year, there are some trends dentists say could harm patient care and business operations.
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What 1 DSO exec wants from the tooth fairy in 2025
The national debate surrounding fluoride represents an "irresponsible" politicization of healthcare, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Pennsylvania unlicensed dental assistant sentenced
A Pennsylvania woman convicted of working as an unlicensed dental assistant has been sentenced to at least 18 months in prison.
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Minnesota dental office suspends operations after fire
Wabasha (Minn.) Dentistry has temporarily halted its clinical operations after its office was severely damaged in a fire.
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What PDS Health accomplished in 2024: 10 things to know
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health had an active 2024, headlined by its transition from Pacific Dental Services to PDS Health.
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Oregon removes mental health questions from dental license applications
The Oregon Board of Dentistry voted to remove stigmatizing questions related to mental health from its dental licensing process.
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PDS Health expands across 3 states
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added three dental practices to its network in January.
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California DSO partners with former NFL player
Cal Dental USA is partnering with XSport Mouthguards and former NFL player Tiki Barber to expand the use of mouthguards to help prevent Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
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Virginia dental clinic services at risk amid financial troubles: 7 notes
Augusta Regional Dental Clinic in Fishersville, Va., may have to cut programs as it deals with rising costs, WHSV reported Jan. 31.
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Smile Partners undergoes recapitalization
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has recapitalized following a strategic investment from a new continuation fund.
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South Carolina retail center with Heartland Dental sells for $8.6M
A two-building retail center in Greer, S.C., that includes a Heartland Dental practice was sold for $8.6 million, according to a Jan. 31 report from Shopping Center Business.
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Labor Department ends COVID infection control ruling: 5 notes for dentists
The Labor Department has terminated its COVID-19 infection control rulemaking for healthcare personnel, according to a Jan. 30 news release from the American Dental Association.
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Wisconsin city joins water fluoridation debate: 5 notes
Officials in Wisconsin Rapids are considering banning fluoride from the city's water supply, the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune reported Jan. 31.
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3 new dental practices opening in January
Here are three dental practices that opened new locations, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 13:
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California bill would require insurers to cover fluoride varnish for children: 4 notes
California State Assembly member Mia Bonta introduced legislation Jan. 29 that would require Medi-Cal and private insurers to cover fluoride varnish for patients under 21 years old, The Sacramento Bee reported Jan. 31.
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Utah woman arrested for dental office burglaries
The Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake in Utah recently arrested a woman accused of stealing from local dental offices, NBC affiliate KSL TV reported Jan. 30.
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