Author: Ariana Portalatin

Dental practices with 10 or more dentists had more trouble filling their appointment schedules due to staff vacancies than smaller practices, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.

More than 40 percent of non-owner dentists said their practices lacked appointments in January because of staff vacancies, compared to 32.3 percent of owners dentists, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.

The Aspen Group will convert its Aspen Dental offices to be fully digital by early 2023, the organization said Feb. 2. 

A tooth polish is all the rage on TikTok, but dental professionals are urging patients to proceed with caution, TMJ4 News reported Feb. 1. 

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental added 111 new practice locations in 2021, the dental partnership organization said Feb. 1. 

Some of the largest DSOs in the U.S. kicked off the new year with various growth strategies, including new partnerships, practice affiliations and healthcare initiatives. 

Here are seven dental mergers and acquisitions stories Becker's reported in January:

Community organizations are collaborating to fill gaps in oral healthcare for people living in a rural Missouri county, Ky3 reported Jan. 31.

The American Dental Association has launched a new series of articles highlighting challenges dental practices are facing with recruiting, hiring and training staff, the dental association said Jan. 31. 

Irvine, Calif.-based DSO, Pacific Dental Services, has extended its partnership with Envista and expanded it to include Spark clear aligners, the dental supply company said Jan. 31.