Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

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…

A coalition of dentists are urging the Alabama Legislature to pass matching bills establishing a dental loss ratio in the state, according to a Jan. 28 report from WFSA 12 News.  Two bills, HB 212 and SB 81, would require…

Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners has expanded its network in Arizona.  The DSO acquired Ironwood Dental in Tucson, Ariz., which is led by Alyssa Holmes, DMD, according to a Jan. 28 news release from Park Dental Partners.  Park Dental Partners made…

Illinois was ranked as the state with the best dental health in 2026 by personal finance website Wallethub, earning a score of 75.21 out of 100. The top spot in the rankings is occupied by Illinois for the third year…

Although increasing dental school enrollment is largely seen as beneficial for patient care and the overall industry, it could also come with several drawbacks, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics…