Dentists

Smile Source, a network of independent dental practices across the U.S., has launched a procurement and business services platform. The Smile Source Marketplace combines purchasing, vendor management, lab access and practice services into one streamlined environment, according to a Feb.…

Emporia (Kan.) Family Dental Care is permanently closing March 20, according to a recent notice posted on its website.  The practice will no longer schedule appointments or provide clinical care.  Per Kansas law, dental records must be retained for 10…

Becker’s has spent the last several months speaking with practice owners and DSO executives about the future of dentistry, including DSO activity, patient care and technology. Here are 12 predictions for dentistry in 2026 and beyond:  Dental M&A Bill Becknell.…

The Dental One Table, an advocacy group co-chaired by two Washington state lawmakers, is focusing on expanding access to dental services in 2026, according to a Feb. 16 news release from Washington State House Democrats.  Here are the group’s priorities…

Here are five dentists who have made headlines since Feb. 16:

Dentists can earn an average salary of $209,670 in Oregon, the highest-paying state for dentists on the West Coast, compared to $228,740 in Delaware, the highest-paying state on the East Coast. Here is the average annual salary for dentists in…

The American Dental Association has presented three new standards on endodontic irrigants and data sets, according to a Feb. 19 news release from the organization.  Here are seven things to know about the new standards:

Dental leaders have several reasons to be excited for the future of the industry as innovation and growth continue. However, new challenges are emerging this year that could be cause for concern.  Here are six trends exciting and worrying dental…

Delta Dental of Iowa has launched a revolving loan fund to assist dentists who wish to acquire private practices. The new fund aims to foster practice continuity and ownership transitions while increasing access to care by supporting dentists who want…

Several dental practices have been hit with data breaches and ransomware attacks so far this year. Three updates:  1. Issaqueena Pediatric Dentistry experienced a ransomware attack affecting 501 individuals. An unauthorized actor gained access to certain files within its systems…