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Author: Ariana Portalatin

Practice growth, integrated medical-dental care and financial challenges were among some of the topics dental professionals spoke with Becker's about this month. 

From dental partnership groups to technology companies, here are five leaders involved in the oral surgery field to know:

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City recently received a $1 million grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Tulsa World reported Dec. 20.  

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Some of the top dental stories by Becker's this year covered salaries, acquisitions and DSOs.

Nashville, Tenn.-based US Dental Surgery Network recently acquired OMS Logistics of Texas and added nine practices in the state.

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 300 practices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas and Alabama.

Dental Care Alliance, one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., made several moves this year to expand its footprint and grow its team.

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