Enrollment in dental hygiene programs has continued increasing after experiencing a drop during the early years of the pandemic, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released new data on enrollment and tuition for dental hygiene…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Several DSOs have spent 2025 launching new ventures and facing challenges head on, redefining what growth looks like in an ever-evolving industry. Here are five DSOs that have made changes to expand their network, build their teams and improve patient…
Dental supply company Benco Dental is restructuring as a subsidiary of 1930 Ventures to drive growth and meet market demands. Benco Dental announced Nov. 24 that it will become one of three divisions within the new holding company, which will…
Many dentists are unaware of the negative impact a dental board order can have on their practice, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon is the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor…
Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA is gearing up for its next phase of growth as it finishes up a year filled with extensive innovation and strategic moves. The DSO has added seven practices to its network so far this year,…
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A federal judge has granted approval of Align Technology’s $31.7M antitrust settlement. The settlement stems from a 2021 lawsuit accusing Align Technology of participating in anticompetitive conduct that drove up the prices of SmileDirectClub aligners. Align Technology previously submitted two…
Monticciolo Family & Sedation Dentistry in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., was recently sold to a California investor in a $10 million deal, Tampa Bay Business & Wealth reported Nov. 21. The investor purchased the dental clinic in addition to a private…
A former employee at an Affordable Dentures & Implants location in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has been charged with stealing $612,990, WMBF reported Nov. 21. Ashanti Kinney was arrested Nov. 18 and charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent. Police…
Former CMS Chief Dental Officer Natalia Chalmers, DDS, PhD, has joined Overjet as its new head of clinical innovation. Natalia Chalmers, DDS, PhD, served as CMS’ first chief dental officer from August 2021 until November of this year. She has…
A coalition of 26 organizations is advocating for CMS to appoint a new chief dental officer to strengthen oral health leadership and support policy initiatives. Six notes: 1. Natalia Chalmers, DDS, PhD, served as CMS’ first chief dental officer from…