Author: Ariana Portalatin

Artificial intelligence has quickly permeated nearly every area of patient care and practice management.  Two leaders recently spoke with Becker’s about AI’s growing role in dentistry. Editor’s note: These responses were lightly edited for clarity and length.  Annie Sawyer. Director…

Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most notable innovations in technology, changing how dental leaders deliver care and run practices.  Nine dental leaders recently connected with Becker’s to discuss the future of AI and how practices and DSOs…

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is focusing on enhancing its core functions to support doctor growth as it prepares for an increasingly active market. USOSM COO Alisa Ulrey recently spoke with Becker’s about the MSO’s goals for 2026 and…

Personal debt and a lack of insurance are driving Generation Z patients to skip dental care, but there is one way to potentially bring them back in, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.  Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s…

Dallas-based MB2 Dental is celebrating its growth milestones from 2025 and looking ahead to future opportunities for expansion. Seven notes on the company’s performance in 2025:  1. The DSO added 60 partner practices and four de novo locations, reaching 800…

Missouri Sen. Ben Brown recently filed legislation for the state to join the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact. Four notes: 1. The compact aims to improve license portability for dentists and dental hygienists by allowing them to practice in all…

Private equity’s influence on dentistry is shifting in several ways, and dental leaders are taking notice. Here are five key trends to know: 1. Oral and maxillofacial surgery has continued to be targeted by private equity groups due to its…

Tampa, Fla.-based Coast Dental has added Planet DDS’ Denticon platform across its 88-office network. Denticon is a cloud-based practice management system meant to support DSO growth through operational efficiencies and accurate data reporting.  Coast Dental’s addition of Denticon builds on…

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has named Jessica Lee, DDS, PhD, its next CEO, effective June 1. Dr. Lee has nearly 30 years of leadership experience within the AAPD, including serving as president from 2020 until 2021, according to a…

Louisiana is the worst state for children’s oral health, according to a new ranking from clear aligner company Smileie. Smileie ranked states on how well they support children’s health by examining data from various organizations and surveys, including the National…