Overland Park, Kan.-based Aria Care Partners has entered Arizona with the acquisition of Coronado Dental. Coronado Dental, based in Chandler, Ariz., provides mobile onsite dental care to about 75 skilled nursing facilities in the state, according to a March 18…
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Rhode Island will use $8 million from a new settlement fund to expand pediatric dental care in the state, WPRI reported March 17. The funds derive from an $11 million settlement between a construction company and the state attorney general’s…
A surge in unlicensed dentistry cases across multiple states is raising concerns about patient safety and the growing burden on licensed dental providers. Here are six updates on six recent cases of unlicensed dentistry, as reported by Becker’s since Feb.…
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.…
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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…
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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…