Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

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…

A federal judge largely denied a motion to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit against Dentsply Sirona for its Byte aligners, A&O Shearman reported in a Jan. 27 JD Supra article.  Five notes:  1. Dentsply Sirona voluntarily suspended the sale and…

EPA has released its next steps for reviewing the health impact of drinking fluoridated water.  Four notes:  1. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in April that the agency would “expeditiously review” new information on the potential health risks of fluoride…

The Indiana House has passed a bill to create a pathway for foreign-trained dentists to obtain a hygienist license.  House Bill 1254 would allow dentists who have graduated from dental schools outside of the U.S. and have earned degrees similar…

Pediatric dentistry has emerged as one of the most resilient specialties in the dental industry, with a boost in workforce growth and financial stability. The global pediatric dental market value is anticipated to reach more than $48 billion by 2033,…

Tampa, Fla.-based Coast Dental has selected Pearl as its exclusive AI dental partner.  The DSO will implement Pearl’s AI dental programs across its 88-practice network, which spans Florida, Georgia and Texas, according to a Jan. 28 news release from Pearl. …