Author: Ariana Portalatin

Some of the most-read Becker’s articles this month discussed DSO investments, workplace culture and the evolution of dental insurance. Here are 10 of the most-read articles in October: 1. Iowa dentist surrenders license after allegations of professional incompetence 2. Harvard…

Here are three DSOs that implemented new technology within their networks in October: 1. Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental added Planet DDS’ Denticon practice management system. 2. Chicago-based The Aspen Group added Planmeca’s digital imaging technology to its network. 3.…

Here are six statistics and trends showing how dental technology is evolving: 1. Venture capital funding hit more than $145 million for the oral health AI and machine learning sector in 2024. 2. Middle-market DSOs are taking advantage of AI…

Here are four notable acquisitions of dental technology companies that have taken place in recent months: 1. Dental 3D printing company SprintRay acquired the dental portfolio of EnvisionTEC, a global manufacturer of 3D printers. The acquisition includes patents, trademarks, inventory…

Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology made $995.7 million in total revenue for the third quarter of 2025, according to the company’s most recent financial report.  The company released its quarterly report Oct. 29. Six notes on the company’s third quarter performance:…

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has added Planet DDS’ Denticon practice management system.  The DSO previously used the Dentrix Enterprise system, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. The switch is part of the company’s efforts to consolidate its…

Dental artificial intelligence company VideaHealth has launched a charting and documentation platform for dentists.  Voice Notes is the first AI-powered ambient scribe for dentistry, according to an Oct. 29 news release from the company. The launch also marks the company’s…

Dentists are learning to adapt to the economic challenges facing the industry due to inflation and new tariffs.  Three dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how tariffs and inflation are affecting practices, and how dentists can remain financially…

Low Medicaid reimbursements are putting dentists in a tight financial position, placing many providers at a crossroads that could deepen the country’s dental care accessibility challenges. Only 12 states have a reimbursement rate of 80% or more for children Medicaid…

Minnesota currently has the highest employment of specialty dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are five states and five cities with the highest employment of specialty dentists:  States Minnesota: 330 Arizona: 180 Ohio: 170 Maryland:…