Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Seven states have recently introduced legislation to join the Instate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact created by the American Association of Dental Boards.

Here is a recap of how some of the largest DSOs and dental groups in the U.S. grew and expanded in 2024, as reported by Becker's since the start of 2025.

An article from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health outlined the shortfalls of public dental insurance and offered potential improvements.

The California Dental Association has sponsored multiple bills related to assignment of benefits, network adequacy and virtual credit cards, according to a Feb. 20 news release from the CDA. 

Fadie Coleman, PhD, was removed from her position as assistant dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine's Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, according to a Feb. 21 report from The Harvard Crimson.

A federal judge in Texas reversed a previously issued injunction of the filing requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act, according to a Feb. 20 release from the American Dental Association.

Here are seven dentists who have opened or are planning to open new dental practices, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 10:

The rapid adoption of AI, the integration of dental and healthcare professionals and the vast ownership opportunities are just three of the many things that have dentists and dental industry executives excited about the future. 

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental affiliated with more than 30 new practices in 2024, growing its network to more than 1,800 locations, according to a Feb. 20 news release from the DSO. 

The Georgia House Health Committee unanimously passed a bill to help dental schools in Augusta and Savannah, Ga., to recruit faculty members, according to a Feb. 20 report from Savannah Morning News.