COOs serve a crucial role in aligning the clinical and operational needs at dental organizations. Here are the COOs of four of the largest DSOs in the U.S.: DeAnn McClain. COO at Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.): Ms. McClain joined Heartland…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Phoenix-based SALT Dental Partners recently added Haeger Orthodontists to its network. Haeger Orthodontists has locations in Kent and Maple Valley, Wash. SALT has added several offices in Washington in recent months, including Kirby Nelson Orthodontics, Parker Orthodontics and Yakima Orthodontics.…
Here are 11 dental school updates from the last few weeks: 1. Milwaukee-based Marquette School of Dentistry received a $2 million gift to establish its first endowed directorship. 2. Big Rapids, Mich.-based Ferris State University appointed Deborah Brown, DMD, to…
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed legislation that allows hygienists to practice at hospitals without general supervision from a dentist. Hygienists in Utah are currently authorized to practice in certain public health settings without dentist supervision, including residences, schools, nursing…
Louisiana Sen. Mike Fesi has updated his fluoride bill to allow local municipalities to vote to remove fluoride, Gambit reported March 19. Four notes: 1. Mr. Fesi introduced his second bill earlier this month to prohibit public water systems from…
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Four dental industry stakeholders have been included on Forbes‘ “World’s Billionaires List” for the last several years, building a combined net worth of roughly $10 billion in 2026. Here is how each billionaire’s wealth has evolved over the years, according…
A Heartland Dental office in Pewaukee, Wis., was recently sold for $4.3 million. The 5,200-square-foot property was recently constructed and is under a 12-year absolute triple-net lease, according to a March 18 news release. A Delaware limited liability company sold…
Several states facing budget shortfalls are considering rolling back adult Medicaid coverage and implementing coverage caps. Here are three states Becker’s has covered so far this year: Virginia Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin introduced a budget proposal last December that…
CFOs play a critical role in the success of DSOs as organizations expand their clinical networks and geographical footprints throughout the U.S. Here are the CFOs of the top five largest DSOs in the U.S.: Note: CFOs are listed in…
The Arizona Senate recently passed a bill that would allow the state to study the impact of comprehensive dental benefits for adult Medicaid recipients. Arizona only offers limited benefits for adults under Medicaid, including emergency care and extractions. Coverage is…