Dentists

Although private equity is facing a few setbacks in dentistry, investments continue to fuel growth in the industry. Seven updates:  1. Dental industry deals saw a 37.2% drop in 2025, primarily in endodontics and periodontics, according to PitchBook’s “Healthcare Services…

Several dental practices have closed since the beginning of 2026 due to financial challenges, building damage and other reasons.  Five updates: 1. Reichley Dental Group in Beavercreek, Ohio, is closing due to the health of its dentist, Rochelle Reichley, DDS.…

Here are seven dental industry updates that have taken place in Ohio since the start of 2026: 1. Reichley Dental Group in Beavercreek, Ohio, is permanently closing after 50 years of operating. 2. An Ohio dentist has had his anesthesia…

Here are nine dentists who have made headlines in the last week:

Here are 10 federal updates from the last 30 days dental leaders should know: 1. A coalition of dental organizations called on the Department of Education to modify implementation dates for upcoming student loan changes. 2. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin…

Rushville, Ill.-based Schuyler County Mental Health Association is on track to open a dental practice in June, according to a March 12 report from WGEM. Schuyler Dental, also in Rushville, will be led by Dr. Amit Kumar, DDS. The nearly…

Here are 32 dentistry updates in California, Florida and Texas that have taken place so far this year: California 1. Children’s Choice Dental Care is relocating and expanding two dental practices in California.  2. The Hands Off Kids Health coalition…

A medical office portfolio in New York that includes a pediatric dental and orthodontic office, has been sold for $4.35 million, according to a March 10 report from New York Real Estate Journal.  One of the buildings is located in…

A Florida woman is facing several charges after allegedly operating an illegal dental clinic outside of her home, local10.com reported March 12.  An investigation was launched after the Florida Department of Health received an anonymous complaint alleging that Karim Selene…

Two Illinois residents have been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, FOX2Now reported March 11.  Idania Morena-Paal, 41, and Rudolfo Figuera, 59, allegedly performed dental procedures without licenses inside of a home in Granite City, Ill. An investigation was…