Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Wolfe Dental, led by Ben Wolfe, DMD, has opened a practice location in Cedar Hills, Ore., according to a July 28 report by The Cedar Mill News.

Gwen Hlava, professor and chair of the dental hygiene department at the Lincoln, Neb.-based University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, retired after serving the school for 50 years.

Hamilton (Ga.) Family Dentistry has rebranded to Southeastern Dental Center.

Staffing shortages, especially when it comes to dental hygienists and dental assistants, have been an ongoing problem for the dental industry with no concrete solution. 

The Oregon Health Authority appointed Ahmed Farag, DDS, as its next dental director.

Charlesbank Capital Partners is planning a strategic review of Dallas-based MB2 Dental, which could result in the private equity firm selling its stake, according to a July 25 report by PE Hub.

Batesville, Ark.-based Lyon College broke ground on a dental school in Little Rock, Ark., the state's first, according to a July 25 report by K8 News.

Patience is an important virtue for DSOs to hold for the rest of 2024 and beyond, as consolidation in the dental industry could pick up with large, well-funded DSOs beginning to acquire smaller groups. 

Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut, is planning to retire Dec. 31, 2024.

Montecito, Calif.-based Riviera Smiles, led by Ana Martinez, DDS, has relocated to Carpinteria, Calif., according to a July 24 report by coastalview.com.