Author: Ariana Portalatin

Here are two key leadership moves Becker's has covered since Feb. 13:

Thirty-four percent of dentist owners plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.

The average income for dentist owners increased by 9% between 2023 and 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.

Cleveland Children's Surgery Center, an affiliate of Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine to provide training for dental residents.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has added a South Carolina dental practice to its network. 

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a bill that increases oversight of the healthcare market, affecting private equity companies, MSOs and other entities, The National Law Review reported Jan. 10. 

DSO executives are keeping a close eye on several trends this year as competition heats up in the field. 

Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added 11 practices to its network. 

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has hired Chris Tampio as its new vice president of government affairs.

Here are five dental industry updates that have taken place since Dec. 18: