Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Here are four DSOs that have recently added partner practices or opened de novo offices in Florida: Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.) Heartland Dental received a permit for the construction of a 4,260-square-foot practice in St. Augustine, Fla.  Heartland Dental received…

Anacortes, Wash.-based Bayside Dental recently suffered a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the unauthorized access of patient information. Bayside Dental was alerted to unauthorized access to its network on or around Jan. 5. A ransomware group named Sinobi claimed responsibility…

There are still a number of advantages that come with maintaining an independent dentistal practice, from more intimate interactions with patients to having more day-to-day flexibility.  For dentists who do decide to partner with a DSO, it is crucial to…

Here are 10 trends and statistics showcasing the evolution of AI in healthcare and its impact on patient care and practice operations: 1. Several large DSOs have added AI technology to their networks this year, including Aspen Dental and PDS…

A new report shows 69% of DSOs expect to increase their acquisition activity this year, but fewer available practices could put a wrench in those plans. TUSK Practice Sales, a healthcare M&A advisory firm, released its “Dental Market Report” for…

The National Association of Dental Plans has named Lauren Gritzer, DDS, as director of dental informatics and plan operations. Dr. Gritzer is the first dentist to hold a permanent staff position at NADP, according to an April 20 news release…

New data has been published in recent weeks showcasing the growth and challenges within the dental workforce. Here are five new statistics to know: 1. More than 73% of dentists currently have an adequate number of dental assistants at their…

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental plans to continue expanding its network in Florida after receiving a permit for the construction of a 4,260-square-foot practice in St. Augustine, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported April 21. The new office, which is estimated to…

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is partnering with DentalXChange to add RCM solutions across its network.  Heartland Dental will be adding DentalXChange’s Eligibility Artificial Intelligence and PortalPass platforms, according to an April 21 news release. Eligibility AI automates insurance eligibility verification,…