Specialty dental services, including oral surgery, pediatric dentistry and dental implants, are becoming more prevalent among DSOs as they look for growth opportunities in new areas.
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Heartland Dental has taken a notable step toward improving patient care after implementing VideaHealth's artificial intelligence technology across its more than 1,700-practice network.
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Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, formerly Pacific Dental Services, is taking a strategic approach to expanding its specialty dental network this year.