Dentists

The dental industry has seen an increase in group practices and DSOs as the number of solo dentists has declined, according to a recent report from the Association of DSOs. 

A Florida dentist is suing a man for posting negative reviews about him online, bocanewsnow.com reported Jan. 30. 

The cost to open a new dental practice can range between $120,000 and $480,000, according to a recent report from the Associations of DSOs. 

The former owner of dental practices in Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for wire fraud.

Laura Koch, DMD, has taken over as owner of Dentistry of Norcross (Ga.) after acquiring the practice in March 2023.

A California dentist and his former billing manager were recently sentenced for Medicare fraud.

The operator of Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston pleaded guilty to a $6 million Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme.

An Arizona dentist has agreed to stop practicing dentistry for two years after one of his patients died, ABC affiliate KNXV reported Jan. 26.  

Two dental practices in San Luis Obispo, Calif., were destroyed by a fire that the department is calling "suspicious", according to a Jan. 27 report by The Tribune.

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