Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

The American Economic Liberties Project has released model legislation that would strengthen corporate practice of dentistry laws, according to a Dec. 18 news release from the organization.  Here are six things to know: Read the full model legislation here.

About 40% of dentists in the U.S. participate in the Medicaid and CHIP programs as of 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association.  Participation from dentists has remained steady over the past decade, sitting between 41% and 44%…

There are currently 7,443 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to the most recent data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard showcasing data on health professional shortages Dec. 18. The dashboard shows…

Dallas-based Smile Doctors is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 560 offices in 36 states. Here is what the DSO accomplished this year: 1. Smile Doctors was included on Newsweek‘s list of the greatest workplaces…

Here are five notable acquisitions between dental technology companies that have taken place this year: 1. Dental 3D printing company SprintRay acquired the dental portfolio of EnvisionTEC, a global manufacturer of 3D printers. The acquisition includes patents, trademarks, inventory and…

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health will continue to advocate for dental care accessibility as the industry faces persistent challenges along with some new obstacles in 2026.  Wade Rakes, the organization’s new CEO, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss roadblocks…

Dental lab company Dandy has acquired Neem, a dental practice management software company. The two companies said they aim to advance digital innovation in restorative dentistry, according to a Dec. 9 news release. This is one of several acquisitions within…

Here are four updates on unlicensed dentistry since September: 1. A grand jury indicted a man in Atlanta who has been accused of performing cosmetic dental procedures without a dental license. 2. A Texas man was given probation and ordered…

Dental AI company Pearl was granted FDA 510(k) clearance for the detection of dental pathologies on panoramic X-rays. Pearl’s Second Opinion platform is now available to use to identify caries, periapical radiolucencies and impacted third molars on panoramic radiographs, according…

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened two locations in Texas and Washington Dec. 18. The first office opened in Seguin, Texas, and is led by Owner Nader Mekhael, DMD. The second office opened in Bonney Lake, Wash., and is led by Managing…