The quick evolution of technology will lead to continued innovations in patient care, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about his predictions…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Specialty-focused DSOs are gearing up for an active year as various fields see increased growth and demand. Here are seven notable updates on specialty dentistry from the last few weeks: 1. Houston-based Specialty1 Partners expanded its associate to partner growth…
A bill introduced to the Kansas Legislature earlier this month would remove in-person requirements for dentists who own practices in the state. Eight notes: 1. Kansas currently requires dentists who own a practice in the state to be present at…
Several legislative proposals introduced over the last 30 days can have a large impact on the dental industry. Six updates for dentists and other dental leaders to know: 1. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association urged the Department of Education to…
Several DSOs invested in new technology and service offerings for their practices this week. Three updates: 1. Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA is working with Clear Aligner Advisor to provide education and training to its doctor partners. 2. Nashville, Tenn.-based…
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Several bills have been filed in Iowa and Tennessee to restrict the addition of fluoride in water systems. Five notes: 1. Iowa House File 2395 would ban adding fluoride to both public and private water supplies. 2. Tennessee companion bills…
Heartland Dental, PDS Health and The Aspen Group are the three largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 4,000 practices nationwide. Here are five updates from the companies in 2026: Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.) 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental…
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA is working with Clear Aligner Advisor to provide education and training to its doctor partners. Clear Aligner Advisor helps providers successfully integrate clear aligners into their practices. The partnership represents Clear Aligner Advisor’s largest transition…
Dental AI company Pearl has hired Eugene Katz to be its first vice president of customer success. In this newly created role, Mr. Katz will spearhead the company’s customer success strategy and build on its provider-first approach to ensure dental…
While there are several solutions dental practices can focus on to remain financially stable during times of economic crisis, there is one in particular that stands out among the others. Smile Makers Dental Center CEO Geith Kallas, DDS, and Fireside…