Despite increased scrutiny from legislators and clinicians, private equity investors are expected to fuel continued growth and consolidation in the dental industry, according to Geith Kallas, DDS. Dr. Kallas is the CEO of Smile Makers Dental Center in Tyson’s Corner,…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Steve Burke, DDS, recently retired after 30 years in the dental industry, Dayton Daily News reported Jan. 9. Dr. Burke, 59, served patients at Burke Orthodontics in Centerville and Huber Heights, Ohio. The practice is also affiliated with Dallas-based DSO…
The Woodlands, Texas-based Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers has opened its first location in Kentucky. The organization added Dental SurgiCenter of Louisville to its network, according to a Jan. 9 LinkedIn post. This is one of several locations the ASC…
Several DSOs have already gotten the jump on practice acquisitions this year. Five updates since Jan. 1: 1. Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners acquired two general dentistry practices, including its first practice in Arizona. 2. Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity added a…
A California retail property featuring an orthodontics office was sold to a private investor for $6.1 million, Shopping Center Business reported Jan. 8. Victorville (Calif.) Pavilion is an 11,618-square-foot retail center that includes several businesses, including Joe Orthodontics. The center…
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Michigan recently licensed its first dental therapist in an effort to improve dental care access in the state. Six notes: 1. The Michigan legislature authorized the practice of dental therapy in 2018. 2. Michigan established a licensure pathway in 2021,…
Here are three DSOs that have expanded their networks into new states in the last 30 days: 1. Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners added its first practice in Missouri. The DSO partnered with Nikodem Dental and Custom Dental Management. 2.…
One person was injured after a vehicle crashed into GLO Orthodontics in Georgetown, Ky., News-Graphic reported Jan. 8. A vehicle crashed into the front of the office during the late morning hours Jan. 8. One person sustained non-life threatening injuries.…
Several DSOs have launched new investments in recent weeks to support clinicians, enhance patient care and boost growth. Four updates: 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental selected Dentira as the enterprise lab management platform for its network of supported practices. 2.…
Here are 12 notable dental technology updates from the last two months: 1. Neocis surpassed 100,000 osteotomies completed with its Yomi robot. 2. Dental lab company Dandy acquired Neem, a dental practice management software company. 3. A federal judge granted…