Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Dallas-based DECA Dental Group has added Pearl’s AI technology to its network. DECA implemented Pearl’s platform after a pilot study resulted in measurable improvements in case acceptance for its dentists, according to a Feb. 24 news release.  Several DSOs have…

Southfield, Mich.-based Great Expressions Dental Centers has selected VideaHealth as its enterprise-wide dental AI platform.  GEDC rolled out the platform across its network of more than 210 offices in two weeks, marking one of VideaHealth’s fastest implementations, according to a…

Smile Source, a network of independent dental practices across the U.S., has launched a procurement and business services platform. The Smile Source Marketplace combines purchasing, vendor management, lab access and practice services into one streamlined environment, according to a Feb.…

The Idaho Legislature has introduced a bill that would require dental healthcare service plans to report their dental loss ratios. Under House Bill 729, the Idaho Department of Insurance would make dental loss ratio reports submitted by plans publicly available.…

There has been an 11.6% decline in dental job postings in the last year, according to new research from Indeed. Indeed’s Hiring Lab released its “U.S. Healthcare Labor Market Update” Feb. 20. The report highlights labor market trends for the…

Emporia (Kan.) Family Dental Care is permanently closing March 20, according to a recent notice posted on its website.  The practice will no longer schedule appointments or provide clinical care.  Per Kansas law, dental records must be retained for 10…

Nearly 80% of dental practices have reported an increase in claim denials or payer scrutiny over the past 12 months, according to a new report from Zentist. Zentist released its inaugural 2026 “Dental RCM Trends & Insights” Report Feb. 24.…

Dental assistants can earn an average salary of $57,690 in Oregon, the highest-paying state for dental assistants on the West Coast, compared to $56,790 in Massachusetts, the highest-paying state on the East Coast. Here is the average annual salary for…

Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners recently opened Smile Station in Brunswick, Md. The de novo practice, which offers pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, opened earlier this month, according to a Feb. 23 LinkedIn post from the DSO. The opening builds on the…

Becker’s has spent the last several months speaking with practice owners and DSO executives about the future of dentistry, including DSO activity, patient care and technology. Here are 12 predictions for dentistry in 2026 and beyond:  Dental M&A Bill Becknell.…