Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Various workforce trends have created a perfect storm for the dental hygienist shortage, and dental practices are struggling to keep up.  The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing shortages, with dental hygienists representing one of the largest exoduses in the industry. A…

Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners has announced its initial public offering of 1,535,000 shares of its common stock at the price of $13 per share.  The DSO expects the gross proceeds from the IPO to be about $20 million, which it…

Dual-specialty DSO beBright has named Jeff Komoroski as its next CFO, effective Dec. 1.  Mr. Komoroski has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and operations, according to a Dec. 3 news release from the company.  He previously…

Although there are continued opportunities for growth among DSOs, challenges around staffing and finances will be persistent obstacles for success. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance,…

Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing the shifting dental education landscape: 1. Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association. 2. The total number…

A South Carolina man was recently arrested for allegedly breaking into three dental offices, The Island Packet reported Dec. 1. Joshua Spencer, 40, was charged with three counts of second-degree burglary, grand larceny and possession of a firearm by a…

A health clinic in Decatur, Ala., is in need of additional volunteers after seeing an increase in demand for dental services, ABC affiliate WAAY reported Dec. 1.  Community Free Clinic said it has recently experienced an influx of services calls,…

Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA has tracked data on dental school tuition in the U.S. since 2017. Here is how…

Here are six dental leadership moves that have taken place since Nov. 17: 1. Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona named Michael Pomeroy its interim CFO. 2. Former CMS Chief Dental Officer Natalia Chalmers, DDS, PhD, joined Overjet as its new…

HHS’ Office of Inspector General found that four out of 30 selected dental providers did not comply with terms stipulated under the Provider Relief Fund program.  Congress appropriated $178 billion for eligible providers for healthcare-related expenses or lost revenues that…