Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

DSOs have kicked the year off with new leadership appointments to support growth and financial performance.  Four updates since Jan. 1:  1. Lexington, Ky.-based PepperPointe Partnerships expanded its leadership team to include three new vice president roles.  2. Plano, Texas-based…

Dental artificial intelligence company VideaHealth has launched an AI-driven system that automates insurance verification. AutoVerify checks insurance eligibility and benefit details ahead of patient appointments, helping practices reduce denials and prevent billing surprises while providing accurate patient out-of-pocket estimates. The…

Dental product and technology manufacturer Dentsply Sirona and dental supplier Patterson Dental have renewed their U.S. dental technology distribution partnership.  Under the agreement, Patterson Dental U.S. customers will have access to Dentsply Sirona’s portfolio of dental technologies, including intraoral scanners…

Rising costs and other financial barriers are leading patients to be more cautious in their decision-making and place more emphasis on transparency and flexibility, according to Rahma Samow, president and CEO of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. Ms. Samow recently spoke…

Dental equipment company Solmetex has acquired ReLeaf, an evacuation tool manufacturer for hygiene and clinical procedures. ReLeaf’s flagship product is a hands-free evacuation system to support dry-field maintenance during dental procedures, according to a Jan. 13 news release. Solmetex said…

Bruce Donoff, DMD, MD, who served as dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine for nearly 30 years, died at age 83.  In addition, Dr. Donoff served as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston…

The average nominal hourly wage for dental assistants has increased from $9 per hour in 1990 to $24.20 per hour in 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA’s Health Policy Institute collected compensation data for both…

The dental hygiene landscape is shifting amid legislative changes, salary inflation and workforce shortages. Here are seven recent updates for dental leaders to know: 1. Dentist hygienist was ranked as the best dental job in 2026 by U.S. News and…

Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona appointed Donald Zurbay to its board of directors Jan. 10. Mr. Zurbay has an extensive background in healthcare and dental leadership. He previously served as the president and CEO of Patterson, a dental and veterinary…

Four dental roles were recently included in a ranking of the best healthcare jobs in the U.S. for 2026. U.S. News and World Report released its annual “Best Jobs” ranking Jan. 13, highlighting the 100 best jobs across 17 categories,…