DSO + DPMs

Dallas-based Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics experienced a data breach affecting more than 1 million patients, CBS DFW reported March 18. 

Private equity firm Thurston Group formed a DSO by merging three dental groups based in the Southeast region.. 

Dental practices have struggled for years to provide financing options to patients with moderate to low credit scores.

Automation holds great potential for dental practices, which some perceive as lagging behind the broader medical field in terms of technology adoption.

Several DSOs were recently recognized for their growth across the U.S., and others reached major practice milestones.

Lightwave, a dental leadership organization serving the mid-Atlantic region, has selected Tab32 to be its sole cloud dental practice management software.

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services Foundation recently gave $80,000 in scholarships to 17 dental assisting students.

Rock Dental Brands affiliate Westrock Orthodontics has partnered with college football quarterback KJ Jefferson to promote oral healthcare and document Mr. Jefferson's oral health journey.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 placed No. 89 on Inc. magazine's list of the fastest growing private companies in the Northeast.  

Richard Hall, president and CEO of Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management, is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Defense's Patriot Award, the management services organization said March 15.