Author: Ariana Portalatin

Becker's has reported on several dental practice closures in recent months. 

Growing DSOs that are not prepared for further expansion could lose out on the consolidation game, according to NextLevel Founder Gary Kadi.

Marshfield Clinic Health System, an integrated health system with more than 60 locations in Wisconsin and Michigan, will discontinue its oral surgery services, the Marshfield News Herald reported Jan. 23.

Becker's has reported on several companies seeing a boost in their revenue in recent months. 

Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl experienced more than 500% growth in revenue in 2023.

The dental lab industry could be at risk amid a high number of owners reaching retirement age, according to Standard Dental Labs.

Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently hit 75 practices in its network. 

Five states have introduced or advanced bills that would affect how dentistry is practiced, including expanding coverage, establishing accountability for insurers and authorizing dental therapy. 

A Texas man pleaded guilty Jan. 22 to fatally shooting two dentists in 2022 at an Affordable Dentures & Implants office, ABC affiliate KLTV reported.  

A dental practice in Hadley, Mass., recently shut down after operating for 57 years, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported Jan. 22.