Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Here are four updates on the oral surgery industry that Becker's has reported on since April 29:

Supermarket chain Publix purchased a shopping center in Coral Springs, Fla. that includes an Aspen Dental, for $58.5 million, according to a May 23 report by Commercial Observer.

Dental AI programs are becoming more common across the industry, providing increased efficiency for dentists, hygienists and assistants, as well as improving outcomes for patients. 

Oral diseases lead to a global economic burden of $710 billion each year in treatment costs and productivity losses, according to a report from the World Economic Forum.

Align Technology appointed Emory Wright as executive vice president, direct fabrication manufacturing platform.

A dental practice in Independence, Mo., suddenly closed, leaving patients searching for answers, according to a May 22 report by FOX 4.

The Connecticut General Assembly sent two bills related to dentistry and oral health in the state to Gov. Ned Lamont for approval.

Attracting and retaining strong staff members has been a constant challenge for DSOs and dental practices.

Dallas-based MB2 Dental has been named a winner of two Stevie Awards and a winner in D CEO's 2024 Mergers and Acquisitions Awards program.

Here are six updates on the dental staffing sector that Becker's has reported on in May: