Author: Cameron Cortigiano

California, Ohio, Arizona, Colorado and Pennsylvania were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during May.

The average monthly premium for dental insurance is $42.17 in Illinois, the top-ranked state for dental health.

Here are 10 updates on the dental technology sector that Becker's reported on in May:

PraticeTek, a provider of healthcare technology solutions, acquired Ora Dental, a dental practice management platform.

Dental technology company Sonendo named a new CFO and two new senior vice presidents.

Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with a dental practice in Rockville Centre, N.Y.

Chicago-based National Dental Healthcare REIT, a dental real estate company, acquired nine locations across seven states.

Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management appointed Scott Jolly, DDS, as chief engagement officer.

The Maryland Department of Health is launching a new program to drive dental students to practice in areas with dental healthcare shortages, according to a May 30 report by Maryland Matters.

Here are four DSOs and dental groups that have opened and added practices in California that Becker's has reported on since May 7: