Author: Ariana Portalatin

Oral and maxillofacial surgery was recently ranked among 25 physician specialties that charge the most, according to Definitive Healthcare. 

Dentists in Michigan are concerned for patients who are currently receiving clear aligner treatment from SmileDirectClub after the teledentistry company shut down, ABC affiliate wzzm13.com reported Dec. 11.

DSOs had a busy year acquiring, opening and affiliating with more than 200 dental practices across the U.S. in 2023. 

Nearly one-third of patients will delay getting dental treatment when experiencing pain or will ignore the pain altogether despite knowing the risks of oral health diseases, according to a study by VideaHealth.

Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care recently opened an Affordable Dentures & Implants office in Roanoke, Va.

UnitedHealth Group was recently ranked as the best dental insurance company by Insider Monkey. 

Several DSOs entered new states and reached growth milestones this year. 

Overjet has big plans to continue its innovation in the dental artificial intelligence space and build upon its success from this year.

Here are 20 dentists that have opened practices so far this year: 

Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub is shutting down after efforts to recapitalize the business failed.