Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

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…

Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based Amani Dental Partners, a dental partnership organization, has officially launched, according to a press release from the company shared with Becker’s.  Here are five things to know:

The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to join the Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and dental hygienists between participating…

Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has completed a multispecialty joint venture between two practices in Ohio. The deal involves a partnership between Northeastern Endodontic Specialists in Wooster, Ohio, and Tuscarawas Oral Surgery and Implant Center in New Philadelphia, Ohio. The deal marks…

Dental benefits provider DentaQuest has appointed Ronke Ogunbameru, DDS, as dental director for Texas. Dr. Ogunbameru is a board-certified pediatric dentist who earned her dental degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency at Upstate Medical University…

Devinn Geeson, DDS, recently acquired three continuing education brands in the dental industry. Dr. Geeson acquired Smiles at Sea, The Dental Festival and Hype Events from Founder Elijah Desmond. The deal makes Dr. Geeson the chief evolutions officer of all…

Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers has opened a location in Albany, N.Y. The practice, which opened Jan. 28, is led by Spyros Varthis, DDS, and includes three surgical suites and four treatment rooms. The office is also equipped…

Kentucky lawmakers are making a second attempt to make water fluoridation optional in the state, Spectrum News 1 reported Jan. 29. Five notes: 1. State legislators considered a bill to reverse water fluoridation requirements last year, with the bill passing…