After a slowdown in dentistry’s mergers and acquisitions space in the years following the COVID-19 boom, dental leaders are predicting an increase in activity this year. Factors such as rising dental student debt, private equity dollars and demand for dental…
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Dental employers may have to approach hiring differently in order to improve staff recruitment, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss…
Despite increased scrutiny from legislators and clinicians, private equity investors are expected to fuel continued growth and consolidation in the dental industry, according to Geith Kallas, DDS. Dr. Kallas is the CEO of Smile Makers Dental Center in Tyson’s Corner,…
Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners plans to ride the momentum from its growth in 2025 to expand its network and add to its teams. The DSO affiliated with practices in several states last year, most recently adding its first office…
Private equity groups have begun to play a much larger role in dentistry over the years as the industry continues to consolidate and practice owners face growing financial pressures. Several DSOs gained private equity funding in 2025 to fuel future…
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The dental hygienist shortage is a multifaceted issue requiring various solutions, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how the industry…
Continuing professional development, publishing research publications and expanding community outreach were just a few of the achievements dentists celebrated in 2025. These eight dentists recently connected with Becker’s to share what they are most proud of from their work last…
The smart adoption of AI, the next saga in staffing, what’s in store for acquisitions and the advancement of medical-dental integration are top of mind for this dental executive. Samantha Adams, the newly appointed COO of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental…
There have been several major shifts in the dental workforce over the last few years that DSOs and dental practice owners should know, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and…
Private equity groups continued to hold steady interest in DSOs and certain dental procedures in 2025 as they identify new opportunities for growth and emerging technologies continue to shift the dental industry. Here’s what three leaders told Becker’s in 2025…