Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Minnesota:

Weave and DSN Software have teamed up to combine their software platforms to help dental practices increase their efficiency and productivity. 

Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners added Peak Family Dental Care to its network, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the DSO. 

Seven industry leaders and dentists recently shared with Becker's what they see as the most challenging and dangerous trends facing dentistry — from staff shortages to the growing role of AI. 

Aetna Dental was ranked as the top dental plan provider for customer satisfaction, according to the "J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Dental Plan Satisfaction Study." 

A former employee at a dental practice in Geneva, N.Y., has been sentenced to six months in county jail after stealing more than $20,000 from the practice, according to a June 9 report by the Finger Lake Times.

Westminster, Colo.-based Front Range Community College is planning a dental hygiene program to address the shortage of dental hygienists in the state, according to a June 11 report by North Forty News.

More than 75 percent of dentists practice at single-location offices, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Here are four DSOs, dental tech and dental supply companies adding to their C-suites that Becker's has reported on since May 10:

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services added four de novo practices to its network in May.