Author: Ariana Portalatin

Verber Dental Group, which has 14 locations in Pennsylvania, recently suffered a data breach that may have involved protected health information. The dental group identified unusual activity within its network Jan. 27, according to a May 8 website notice. An…

U.S. Bank is now offering a new loan to help dentists open their first dental practice. The company previously only offered loan products for the acquisition of existing practices or for established owners to open new locations, according to a…

The Northeast Ohio Medical University Bitonte College of Dentistry recently received a $500,000 donation from Darrell and Ronna McNair. Mr. McNair is chair of the NEOMED Board of Trustees and president and CEO of MVP Plastics. Mrs. McNair is the…

Here are 12 dentists who have made headlines in the last week:

Private practice was once the gold standard for dentists, and while it is still a goal for many entering the field, compounding challenges have made it harder to attain. Nine dental industry professionals recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the…

The pathway to private practice has evolved for dentists entering the field, requiring increased strategy and planning to ensure success. Benjamin Falk, DDS, of Florence (Mass.) Dental Care, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how the prospect of private practice…

The orthodontics field is shifting amid technological advances, economic challenges and increased competition. These changes require orthodontists to place more focus on business operations and patient experience for success. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental…

Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group has expanded its footprint in Arizona with the acquisition of a pediatric office. The DSO acquired AZ Family & Kid’s Dental in Phoenix, bringing its network to five practices in the Phoenix and Mesa region,…

Several DSOs launched partnerships with external organizations to enhance patient care, while others expanded their networks in various markets. Here are five DSOs that have made headlines in the last week: 1. Chicago-based Aspen Dental will pay $2 million in…

Chicago-based Aspen Dental will pay $2 million in penalties and $300,000 in restitution to settle allegations that it unlawfully interfered with dental operations and engaged in misleading advertising. The California attorney general’s office accused the DSO of violating the state’s…