Here are six DSOs that have added new technology and services to enhance patient care and practice operations so far in 2025: 1. Avenel, N.J.-based Eastern Dental Management added Planet DDS’ Denticon platform to its network. 2. PDS Health Technologies,…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Sathish Palayam, DDS, recently completed his 1,000th robotic dental implant. The procedure was completed using the Neocis Yomi implant robot, according to a LinkedIn post from the technology manufacturer. Yomi is the first FDA-cleared, robot-assisted dental surgery system in the…
Dentistry is in need of major reforms in order to protect the sustainability of practices, according to one dentist. Krista Kappus, DDS, of Fitch Mountain Dental in Healdsburg, Calif., recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the changes that would benefit…
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, is warning against the use of dental amalgam for routine fillings. Eight notes: 1. Dr. Ladapo made his recommendations based on the risks associated with mercury exposure, according to an Aug. 25 news…
Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity was launched in 2022 to support orthodontists and pediatric dentists, growing to support more than 20 offices in the U.S. Here is how the company has expanded its network so far this year:
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Plantation, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric and Orthodontic Partners was recently ranked as the fastest-growing DSOs by Inc. The 2025 Inc. 5000 list includes 4,999 companies representing $300.6 billion in total 2024 revenue. Thirty-nine dental companies were included on the list, including…
Here are more than 25 dental industry “firsts” Becker’s has reported on so far this year: 1. Cleveland-based Northeast Ohio Medical University celebrated the opening of its Bitonte College of Dentistry by welcoming its inaugural class of 52 students. 2.…
Cleveland-based MetroHealth will be closing one of its dental clinics to cut costs amid financial challenges. The dental clinic, located at Old Brooklyn Medical Center in Cleveland, will close Oct. 3. This is one of six office closures the health…
Several dental organizations joined a coalition of groups urging Congress to back legislation aimed at boosting the healthcare workforce. Five notes: 1. The coalition, which includes 67 organizations, sent a letter to lawmakers Aug. 19 advocating for legislation that would…
Here are 76 dental leadership changes Becker’s has reported on so far in 2025: 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental appointed Sherianne James as its next chief marketing officer. 2. Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, resigned from his role as director of specialty…