Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

A West Virginia woman has been charged with embezzling more than $463,000 from a dental office where she worked, Lootpress reported Jan. 26. Angela Hall, a former employee of Jarrell Family Dentistry in Surveyor, W.V., allegedly embezzled at least $463,351…

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health exceeded $3.1 billion in revenue in 2025, according to a Jan. 26 news release from the organization.  Here are nine more notes on the company’s 2025 growth:

Here are three dental leadership changes that have taken place since Jan. 10: 1. Scott Tomar, DMD, was appointed the inaugural chair of the new department of population oral health at The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. 2.…

Several dentists have taken up new leadership roles in the last week. Here are 12 dentists who have made headlines since Jan. 20:

The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry has added the department of population oral health, its first new department in more than 30 years.  The college’s ninth academic department evolved from its Division of Prevention and Public Health Sciences,…

Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity has added its second practice in New Jersey. The DSO’s newest addition is a multi-site orthodontic practice, according to a Jan. 26 news release. The deal also represents the company’s second practice addition in 2026.  Phase…

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management has continued its 2026 growth in Ohio with the addition of multi-location practice.  The dental clinical organization acquired Blank Dental Group, which was founded by James Blank, DDS, according to a Jan.…

Mansfield, Pa.-based Laurel Health Centers, a provider of dental and medical services, experienced a cybersecurity event.  In July 2025, the organization became aware of unusual activity in its email environment. An investigation revealed that certain information may have been accessed…

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has expanded into Ohio, its sixth market.  The state’s diverse communities, healthcare infrastructure and increasing demand for dental care represent a strong growth opportunity for Smile Partners USA, according to a Jan. 23 news release…

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners plans to focus on strategic partnerships and supporting integrated care among its clinicians as it adapts to increased demand for specialty services. The DSO added more than 20 offices and 80 doctors to its network…