Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care will reportedly be taken over by direct lenders as part of a restructuring agreement to reduce the DSO’s debt, Bloomberg reported May 14. Five notes: 1. Blackstone and KKR are leading negotiations to restructure the DSO’s…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Here are five federal updates since the beginning of May that dental leaders should know: 1. The Organized Dentistry Coalition urged lawmakers to continue support for federal oral health programs within the Department of Health and Human Services. 2. The…
Several DSOs have recently added new practices to their networks through acquisitions and de novos. Here are five DSOs that have made headlines in the last week: 1. Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners brought in $62.7 million in revenue during the…
Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners brought in $62.7 million in revenue during the first quarter of 2026. The DSO, which supports 86 practices and 221 doctors in the U.S., released its first quarter financial report May 14. Ten notes from the…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry: 1. Consumer dental spending rose 0.4% between December and January. It was also 4% higher compared…
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Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Around two-thirds of dental hygienists, dental assistants and associate dentists are unsatisfied with their compensation and benefits, according…
Dentists have filed class-action lawsuits against Delta Dental in four states, alleging that the organization engaged in conduct that suppressed reimbursement rates and limited competition in the insurance market. Four notes: 1. The lawsuits — filed April 30 in California,…
A New York dentist was recently arrested for allegedly prescribing and over-prescribing narcotics to patients he was not actively treating, WKTV reported May 13. The New York State Department of Health and Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement began investigating 76-year-old Lawrence…
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would make changes to the state’s Dental Practice Act to address teledentistry. Senate Bill 3211 aims to ensure safe and professional standards in teledentistry by clarifying when and how teledentistry may be used.…
Several dental organizations have been recognized this year for their growth and performance: Here are some of the top players in the dental industry in 2026: Largest DSOs 1. Heartland Dental — More than 1,800 practices 2. The Aspen Group…