The number of graduates from dental hygiene programs has continued to increase since 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released new data on enrollment and tuition for dental hygiene and assisting programs in the…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Enrollment in dental hygiene programs has continued increasing after experiencing a drop during the early years of the pandemic, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released new data on enrollment and tuition for dental hygiene…
Several DSOs have spent 2025 launching new ventures and facing challenges head on, redefining what growth looks like in an ever-evolving industry. Here are five DSOs that have made changes to expand their network, build their teams and improve patient…
Dental supply company Benco Dental is restructuring as a subsidiary of 1930 Ventures to drive growth and meet market demands. Benco Dental announced Nov. 24 that it will become one of three divisions within the new holding company, which will…
Many dentists are unaware of the negative impact a dental board order can have on their practice, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon is the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor…
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Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA is gearing up for its next phase of growth as it finishes up a year filled with extensive innovation and strategic moves. The DSO has added seven practices to its network so far this year,…
A federal judge has granted approval of Align Technology’s $31.7M antitrust settlement. The settlement stems from a 2021 lawsuit accusing Align Technology of participating in anticompetitive conduct that drove up the prices of SmileDirectClub aligners. Align Technology previously submitted two…
Here are 11 dentists who have made headlines in the last week:
Monticciolo Family & Sedation Dentistry in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., was recently sold to a California investor in a $10 million deal, Tampa Bay Business & Wealth reported Nov. 21. The investor purchased the dental clinic in addition to a private…
A former employee at an Affordable Dentures & Implants location in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has been charged with stealing $612,990, WMBF reported Nov. 21. Ashanti Kinney was arrested Nov. 18 and charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent. Police…