Dentists' panic selling their practices to DSOs, the wave of dental hygienists leaving the workforce and a breakdown in trust between dentists and patients are three ways that dentistry and dental practice operations have been permanently altered by COVID-19.
Author: Cameron Cortigiano
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the next HHS secretary Feb. 13 with a final vote of 52-48, according to a Feb. 13 news release from the American Dental Association.
Dallas-based MB2 Dental has had a busy start to 2025, with five additions since Jan. 17.
Success Orthodontics has opened a practice location in Cleveland, according to a Feb. 13 report from Cleveland Jewish News.
Here are five DSOs and dental groups that have recently opened and added practices in the Midwest, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 10:
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Dental AI company Pearl has partnered with Open Dental Software to integrate Pearl's AI program into Open Dental's practice management system.
A bill to repeal an Arkansas law that requires the fluoridation of drinking water has failed to pass a state senate committee, according to a Feb. 12 report from Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
A bill has been introduced in California that would prevent private equity groups and hedge funds from interfering with the healthcare decisions of dentists.
Zug, Switzerland-based vVardis, a dental technology company, partnered with OrbiMed to close on $35 million in financing.
The Maine Veterans' Dental Network will continue to serve patients in 2025 through a grant from Northeast Delta Dental.