Robert Henry Johnson, DDS, is believed to be the oldest practicing dentist in the U.S. at 90 years old. He spoke with CBS affiliate KWTX Oct. 25 about why he has continued practicing dentistry.
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Coverage about workforce shortages, compensation and DSO deals were among the most read stories for Becker's readers this month.
Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services has accomplished several deeds so far in 2022.
Several dental companies have launched initiatives this year to further medical-dental integrated care.
New York University College of Dentistry in New York City had the highest enrollment of all 68 U.S. dental schools during the 2021-22 academic year, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Liberty Dental Plan will provide dental benefits to members in Kaiser Permanente's Mid-Atlantic region as part of a partnership between the two companies.
The number of first-year dental school students has increased by 11.6 percent over the last 10 years, according to data from the American Dental Association.
From acquisitions to company partnerships, here are 62 notable DSO deals that have taken place since 2018:
Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting nearly 700 affiliated practices in 30 states.
Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, was recently awarded the Oral Health Service Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics.