Author: Ariana Portalatin

Colorado, Oklahoma and Alabama have seen the largest increases in DSO-affiliated dentists between 2015 and 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released data on the dentist workforce, including demographics, workplaces and retirement trends. The…

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has partnered with Hidemi Oka, DMD, in Union City, Calif. Hidemi Oka, DMD, MD, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The practice specializes in a variety of oral and maxillofacial surgery services, according…

The American Dental Association has recommended that dental imaging be conducted only as necessary to limit exposure to radiation.  The recommendations were developed by an expert panel established by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. They were recently published in…

The dental hygienist shortage is a multifaceted issue requiring various solutions, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.  Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how the industry…

Here are six new dentistry-related laws going into effect this year: Editor’s note: This list is not exhaustive. 1. A teledentistry law aimed at improving dental care access and addressing provider shortages in Georgia took effect Jan. 1. House Bill…

Colorado has experienced the most growth in DSO-affiliated dentists between 2015 and 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released data on the dentist workforce, including demographics, workplaces and retirement trends. Here is the percentage…

The dental industry is seeing shifts in how dentists practice throughout their career, including more DSO affiliations and delayed practice ownership. The ADA recently released data on the dentist workforce, including demographics, workplaces and retirement trends. Here are 15 notes…

Here are four dental industry acquisitions that took place in December:  1. Dental lab company Dandy acquired Neem, a dental practice management software company. 2. The University of California San Francisco acquired two buildings next to its Mission Bay, Calif.,…

Englewood, Colo.-based Lone Peak Dental Group has named Mandy Kehrt Gast as its next chief development officer. Ms. Gast was most recently the vice president of business development for Aesthetic Brokers, a transaction advisory firm for medical spas, dermatology practices…

California currently has the highest percentage of dentists in solo practice, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released new data on the dentist workforce, including demographics, workplaces and retirement trends. Here is the percentage of…