Dentists in several states have begun advocating for dental loss ratios after a momentous year for payer legislation in 2025. Here are seven updates on DLRs for dental leaders to know: 1. Eighteen states passed a total of 37 dental…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Dentists earn an average of $143,020 in Mississippi, the worst state for dental health in the U.S. Personal finance website Wallethub recently ranked states based on dental habits and oral healthcare, using metrics such as the share of individuals who…
Dentists earn an average of $184,490 in Illinois, the best state for dental health in the U.S. Personal finance website Wallethub recently ranked states based on dental habits and oral healthcare, using metrics such as the share of individuals who…
Standard Dental Labs, a Florida-based dental laboratory consolidator, has acquired BRLIT Dental Laboratory in Sarasota, Fla. BLIT is a full-service dental laboratory founded by Emil Brlit, Sr. and Frank Pechar in 1977, according to a Feb. 2 news release. The…
Several DSOs are reflecting on their accomplishments from 2025 and using their momentum to fuel growth in 2026. Here are four DSOs that recently released performance reports for 2025: 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental grew its network to more than…
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Free and charitable clinics throughout Virginia, including those providing dental care, are advocating for additional funding in light of legislative changes, WHRO reported Jan. 30. Six notes: 1. The expiration of ACA subsidies has led to a drop in enrollment,…
Mid-Maine Dental Hygiene will open its doors in Milo, Maine, Feb. 7, FOX Bangor reported Jan. 30. The practice is led by Darcy Burgess, an independent hygienist with more than 20 years of experience. Services offered include preventive cleanings, periodontal…
This month, dental executives and clinicians spoke with Becker’s about changing patient behaviour, artificial intelligence, private equity trends and more. Here is what nine dental leaders told us in January: Specialized Dental Partners targets growth initiatives amid increased patient demand:…
The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to join the Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and dental hygienists between participating…
Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has completed a multispecialty joint venture between two practices in Ohio. The deal involves a partnership between Northeastern Endodontic Specialists in Wooster, Ohio, and Tuscarawas Oral Surgery and Implant Center in New Philadelphia, Ohio. The deal marks…