Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Here are four DSOs and dental groups that have recently added practices in the West, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 10:

Arkansas, the worst-ranked state for dental health in 2025, has 133 dental health professional shortage areas.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center have partnered to launch a dual degree in dentistry and business.

Savannah, Ga.-based Pan-Am Dental has completed two strategic acquisitions of dental lab companies.

Aligner Experts has opened three practice locations in Chicago.

Raymond Cohlmia, DDS, has resigned as executive director of the American Dental Association, effective immediately.

New dental technology developments, changing market dynamics and the competitive labor market are three major points of interest on this dental group's radar for 2025. 

Family First Health, a federally qualified health center, has taken over operations at a dental practice in York, Pa., according to a Feb. 7 report from Penn Live.

The American Dental Association provided input on its small business tax policy, including how policies impact oral health and healthcare access, according to a Feb. 6 news release from the ADA.

The Illinois State Dental Society revealed its three main legislative goals for 2025, according to a Feb. 6 news release from the organization.