Author: Ariana Portalatin

Here are four dentistry-related updates from payers that Becker's has covered since Dec. 13: 

Some of the toughest decisions for dentists today can include how to keep up with insurance companies and when it's time to grow or rightsize your team. 

A Virginia dental practice has continued to care for patients at temporary clinics after a fire forced it to close its office. 

The California Dental Association recently partnered with other local organizations to oppose a ballot measure that proposed a "drastic" tax increase on local businesses and licensed professionals in Sacramento.

Here are four dental office closures Becker's has covered since Feb. 1: 

There are several opportunities for new graduates to continue learning at DSOs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 

Gordon Brothers, a liquidation and restructuring firm, has posted SmileDirectClub's former assets and inventory for sale.

Several DSOs have recently launched initiatives and hired execs dedicated to supporting dental assistants and hygienists as workforce shortages continue to challenge the industry.

Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners recently added its first Idaho dental office.

Insurance and employee benefits company MetLife has launched a value-based dental care program.