Today's Top 20 Stories
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Touro College of Dental Medicine names executive assistant dean
The Touro College of Dental Medicine in Albuquerque, N.M., appointed Joseph Parkinson, DDS, as executive assistant dean, according to a Jan. 12 report from Los Alamos Reporter.
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3 dental leadership moves
Here are three dental leadership changes that have taken place since Dec. 26:
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ADA raises concerns over credit report rule: 8 notes for dentists
The American Dental Association has voiced concerns with a new final rule eliminating an exception allowing third-party debt collectors to include medical debt on credit reports, according to a Jan. 10 news release from the ADA.
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34% of dentist owners plan to retire within 6 years: Report
Thirty-four percent of dentist owners plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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Dentist owner income increases by 9%
The average income for dentist owners increased by 9% between 2023 and 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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Pediatric DSO partners with University of Pittsburgh on residency program
Cleveland Children's Surgery Center, an affiliate of Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine to provide training for dental residents.
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Heartland Dental adds South Carolina practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has added a South Carolina dental practice to its network.
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New Massachusetts law increases oversight of investors, MSOs: 5 notes for dental leaders
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a bill that increases oversight of the healthcare market, affecting private equity companies, MSOs and other entities, The National Law Review reported Jan. 10.
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Virginia dentist suspended for practicing outside the scope of his license
The Virginia Board of Dentistry has indefinitely suspended the dental license of Craig Zunka, DDS, for practicing outside the scope of his license.
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The importance of going 'all-in' on partnerships to attract top talent
Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management has made waves in the oral surgery space, reaching 25 total practices by the end of 2024.
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The biggest trends 4 DSO execs are following
DSO executives are keeping a close eye on several trends this year as competition heats up in the field.
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Where dentists stand on water fluoridation
More than 90% of dentists support community water fluoridation as a public health measure, according to a survey from the American Dental Association.
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New Jersey DSO acquired by private equity firm
Avenel, N.J.-based Eastern Dental Management has been acquired by Branford Castle Partners, a private equity firm.
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GPS Dental adds 11 practices
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added 11 practices to its network.
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Heartland Dental hires VP of government affairs
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has hired Chris Tampio as its new vice president of government affairs.
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5 dental industry updates in Texas
Here are five dental industry updates that have taken place since Dec. 18:
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Texas dentist unable to retire because of student loan payments: 8 notes
Gilda Casas, DDS, says her student loan payments are threatening her ability to retire, NBC affiliate News 4 San Antonio reported Jan. 8.
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Bill to improve dental care for veterans signed into law
President Joe Biden signed a bill that aims to modernize the delivery of care and benefits, including dental care, to veterans and caregivers.
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Owner of dental management company pleads guilty to tax evasion
The owner of a dental practice management company pleaded guilty to tax evasion.
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Waitlist grows for Arizona city's 1st dental clinic
The waitlist for a new dental clinic in Arizona City, Ariz., is growing daily leading up to the clinic's opening later this month, the Arizona City Independent reported Jan. 9.
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