Delta Dental of Tennessee is providing 24 safety-net dental practices with $1.1 million in funding for operating costs.  By Katie Adams - 5/28/20

Dental Care Alliance rolled out its Safe Smiles Playbook and Training program May 18, an extensive program designed to provide the DSO's dental staff with step-by-step processes and training on new safety measures.  By Katie Adams - 5/18/20

Colorado dentist Ken Gasper, DDS, has joined Denver-based DSO Espire Dental, marking the first dental group acquisition during the COVID-19 pandemic.  By Katie Adams - 5/12/20

Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group intends to use hundreds of dental offices that are currently closed as COVID-19 testing sites, according to an April 29 news release.  By Gabrielle Masson - 4/30/20

Boston-based DentaQuest has created a 24-hour dental consultation hotline, according to an April 9 news release.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/10/20

After launching its teledentistry platform in late March, Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has treated more than 1,400 emergency dental patients through the virtual service.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/9/20

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services announced April 1 the launch of a teledentistry platform.  By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/2/20

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