Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Laredo (Texas) Orthodontics has issued a public service announcement warning the dental industry about the dangers of at-home orthodontics, also known as “fashion braces.” There is a growing trend of individuals without the proper education or credentials who are advertising…

An Alabama dentist’s struggle with Medicaid reimbursements highlights an ongoing challenge among clinicians in the industry, Stateline reported Oct. 23. Six notes:  1. Carson Cruise, DMD, is the owner of Pediatric Dentistry of Florence, and the only board-certified pediatric dentist…

Here is how 10 DSOs with fewer than 100 offices have grown their networks in the last three months: Note: This list is not exhaustive. 1. Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center opened a practice location in Richmond. 2.…

Wisconsin technical colleges are upgrading their oral health programs after receiving a $20 million funding boost from the state legislature to help alleviate workforce shortages, Wisconsin Watch reported Oct. 23. Forty-two of the state’s 72 counties are affected by shortages,…

The American Dental Association has given Bill Claytor Jr., DDS, its Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Clayton is the executive director of North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals in Shelby, N.C., according to an Oct. 24 news release. The nonprofit assists dentists…

The American Dental Association has given the 2025 Humanitarian Award to William Kane, DDS. Dr. Kane is the founder of the Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic in Dexter, Mo., which has provided more than $9 million in dental care to…

Rebis Health, a sleep medicine practice, has named Kevin Boyd, DDS, as chief dental officer.  In the role, Dr. Boyd will lead the organization’s pediatric dental and airway initiatives and expand early intervention programs, according to an Oct. 23 news…

Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center has opened a practice location in Richmond, Va. The new clinic is the organization’s second in Virginia, according to an Oct. 23 news release from Nuvia.  Each patient receives care from an oral…

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Brighton, Colo., Oct. 23. The new office is led by Owner Ahmed Hameed, DMD, and Managing Clinical Director Tamara Kapetanovic, DMD, according to an email sent to Becker’s. The company, a brand of…

Dental practice success could largely depend on dentists’ ability to keep up with technological advancements, patient expectations and economic shifts. Four dentists recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss what dental practices will need to succeed in the next two to…