Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands has released COVID-19 official sterilization protocols to stop the spread of the virus.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/30/20

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental has temporarily closed its practices and is only treating patients with emergency and urgent dental needs in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/27/20

In a recent Dentistry Uncovered podcast, Howard Farran, CEO of the Chicago-based Cavity Dental Group spoke with Becker’s Healthcare publisher Scott Becker about trends in the dentistry and the rise of dental service organizations.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/25/20

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental announced March 20 that a limited number of offices will remain open to provide emergency services to patients.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/23/20

Pittsburgh, Pa.-based North American Dental Group has developed an "essential treatment only" model, along with infection control procedures, for dental practices to use amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  By Gabrielle Masson - 3/18/20

To combat the spread of coronavirus, Chicago-based DecisionOne Dental Partners plans to open its practices for three hours a week.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/18/20

Dallas-based Jefferson Dental & Orthodontic announced March 11 that it has named Mick McCormick permanent CEO.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/12/20

Chicago-based Elite Dental Partners announced March 11 that it has hired Adam Burr, DDS, to serve as its chief dental officer.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/11/20

Woodbridge, Va.-based Light Wave Dental Management announced March 11 that it has acquired Raleigh, N.C.-based Triangle Family Dentistry.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/11/20

Nashville, Tenn.-based Marquee Dental Partners announced March 10 that it had acquired the practices of Byrl Criswell, DDS.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/10/20

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental is opening a new practice in St. Johns, Fla., a dental health professional shortage area, on March 5.  By Gabrielle Masson - 3/5/20

Mentor, Ohio-based Empire Dental Arts announced March 3 that it has acquired Papich-Forsyth DDS Associates.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/4/20

Private equity company Clairvest Equity Partners acquired 50 percent of Newark, N.J.-based The Childsmiles Group, according to a March 2 news release.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/2/20

At Becker's Dental and DSO Conference Feb. 19, industry leaders discussed DSO growth strategies and challenges.  By Gabrielle Masson - 3/2/20

Here's the latest roundup of stories about dental service organizations, including Aspen Dental and Pacific Dental Services.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/27/20

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental Management announced Feb. 21 that it has expanded its implant offerings with Carestream.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/26/20

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental announced Feb. 25 that it has teamed up with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in a value-based payment model deal.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/26/20

Dallas-based Jefferson Dental Care Healthcare Management began notifying 45,748 patients Feb. 7 of a phishing attack that may have exposed their protected health information.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/26/20

Becker's asked two Pacific Dental Services leaders what they thought about Walmart entering dentistry.  By Gabrielle Masson - 2/21/20

At Becker's Dental and DSO Conference Feb. 19, industry leaders discussed top priorities for DSOs and how to create a culture of success.  By Gabrielle Masson - 2/21/20