Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Several DSOs are reflecting on their accomplishments from 2025 and using their momentum to fuel growth in 2026.  Here are four DSOs that recently released performance reports for 2025: 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental grew its network to more than…

Ohio and New York were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during January 2026.  Those states saw at least two DSO moves in January, as reported by Becker’s: Ohio New…

Dallas Nibert, DDS, and Nika Hettlinger, DDS, have opened a consolidated, shared dental practice in Barboursville, W.Va., according to a Jan. 31 report from The Herald-Dispatch.  The two dentists merged their previously independent practices into a collaborative office location.  Nibert…

Several dentists are leading new practices and organizations, while others are looking ahead at the biggest trends facing dentistry. Here are 14 dentists who have made headlines since Jan. 26:

Free and charitable clinics throughout Virginia, including those providing dental care, are advocating for additional funding in light of legislative changes, WHRO reported Jan. 30.  Six notes:  1. The expiration of ACA subsidies has led to a drop in enrollment,…

The lack of dental-medical integration, not paying enough attention to patients’ experience and leadership development of younger dentists are just three of the many trends that leaders are saying the industry is overlooking. The 16 leaders featured in this article…

Mid-Maine Dental Hygiene will open its doors in Milo, Maine, Feb. 7, FOX Bangor reported Jan. 30.  The practice is led by Darcy Burgess, an independent hygienist with more than 20 years of experience. Services offered include preventive cleanings, periodontal…

Some of the most-read Becker’s articles this month covered workforce growth, payer relations and DSO challenges.  Here are 10 of the most-read articles in January: 1. Class-action lawsuit alleges Delta Dental misrepresents coverage 2. The emerging surge in dental M&A…

This month, dental executives and clinicians spoke with Becker’s about changing patient behaviour, artificial intelligence, private equity trends and more. Here is what nine dental leaders told us in January: Specialized Dental Partners targets growth initiatives amid increased patient demand:…

DSOs had a busy week filled with acquisitions, leadership appointments and practice openings.  Here is what 10 DSOs accomplished this week: 1. Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based Amani Dental Partners, a dental partnership organization, has officially launched. 2. Houston-based Specialty1 Partners completed…