Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Dental practice owners are missing out on value when selling their practice, especially when accepting unsolicited offers from DSOs, according to a new report. TUSK Practice Sales, a healthcare mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, published a guide on May 12…

The Texas Tech Hunt School of Dental Medicine in El Paso is launching a master’s degree program in dentistry with a specialization in orthodontics, according to a May 8 report from CBS 4 News. The new program includes a certificate…

Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners is expanding and modernizing seven of its practices with significant investments.  The projects include adding more providers, expanding clinical space and technological upgrades to increase capacity, offer new services and improve the patient experience, according…

Dental AI developed Videa has debuted Ambient Intelligence, a conversational intelligence program built for dental practices.  Ambient Intelligence is designed to provide practices with insights into what communication styles resonate with patients, where communication may be breaking down and how…

Here are three recent updates on Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, as reported by Becker’s in the past week. 

Here are five new dental practice openings and relocations, as reported by Becker’s since April 17: Note: This list is not exhaustive.

Chicago-based The Aspen Group has appointed Rafeh Masood as chief commercial officer.  In the role, Mr. Masood will be responsible for brand strategy, go-to-market, patient acquisition, digital platforms and commercial performance across the company’s brands, including Aspen Dental and ClearChoice…

Alamo City Orthodontics is relocating into a new 6,000-square-foot facility in San Antonio. The new center includes expanded treatment areas and advanced diagnostic tools, according to a May 7 news release from the practice.  In addition to its orthodontic services,…

Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine has united its three operating companies, Straine Dental Consulting, Straine Dental Analytics and Straine Dental Management, under one brand.  The organization began by offering practice management services to dental practices and has grown into a DSO supporting…

Walter Villanueva, DDS, the owner of Kidiatric Dental & Orthodontics in Chandler, Ariz., has been indicted on charges of failing to report the abuse of a pediatric patient at his practice.  In 2022, Dr. Villanueva met with the mother of…