Several DSOs are reflecting on their accomplishments from 2025 and using their momentum to fuel growth in 2026. Here are four DSOs that recently released performance reports for 2025: 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental grew its network to more than…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Several dentists are leading new practices and organizations, while others are looking ahead at the biggest trends facing dentistry. Here are 14 dentists who have made headlines since Jan. 26:
Free and charitable clinics throughout Virginia, including those providing dental care, are advocating for additional funding in light of legislative changes, WHRO reported Jan. 30. Six notes: 1. The expiration of ACA subsidies has led to a drop in enrollment,…
Mid-Maine Dental Hygiene will open its doors in Milo, Maine, Feb. 7, FOX Bangor reported Jan. 30. The practice is led by Darcy Burgess, an independent hygienist with more than 20 years of experience. Services offered include preventive cleanings, periodontal…
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…
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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…
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…