Author: Ariana Portalatin

Music, jokes and blankets are among some of the things dentists are using to make patients feel more comfortable during appointments.

Dental365 plans to continue growing its network by partnering with dentists who adhere to the DSO's mission of providing high-quality care.

The top five largest DSOs in the U.S. support more than 10,000 dentists combined. 

Private equity firm Thurston Group launched SGA Dental Partners in March 2022 by merging three dental groups in the Southeast region. 

A dental implant-focused DSO and an oral surgery-focused MSO recently launched their platforms. 

Michael Davis, DMD, a dentist at Smiles of Santa Fe (N.M.), was recently faced with a decision amid rising costs in the dental industry.

Many dental practices are seeing costs increase for supplies, materials and staff wages.

New technology is a significant driver of innovation in the dental field, and it’s a benefit for providers and patients alike. By taking advantage of cutting-edge technology, doctors can offer convenient, customized, quicker and easier treatments to their patients.

Thirty-seven percent of adults who have experienced discrimination have not undergone a routine dental visit in the last 12 months, according to new data from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. 

Dental professionals in four specialties have the highest amount of student loan debt, according to a 2023 report from personal banking and finance company SoFi.