Staffing shortages have become one of the greatest challenges facing the dental industry, and there currently seems to be no end in sight. Dental practices have consistently found dental assistants and hygienists two of the most challenging roles to recruit…
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A finance team that works side by side with the operations team can be beneficial for a DSO’s growth, according to one CFO. David Pallaschke joined Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners as its new CFO earlier this year. He joined the…
DSOs that lack a more structured acquisition strategy may find themselves in financial trouble down the line, according to two executives. Scottsbluff, Neb.-based Epic4 Specialty Partners recently acquired Beecroft Orthodontics, which includes eight locations in Virginia. Epic4 CEO Sami Webb,…
The old way of selling a dental practice through a dental broker could soon be changing, according to one dentist. With new methods of posting dental practices that are for sale and the ability to generate interest through social media,…
The orthodontics field could be negatively impacted by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon is the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance.…
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Cumming, Ga.-based OMS360 is setting its sights on future acquisitions after securing new financing. The DSO obtained a new credit facility from TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners in May. After entering Pennsylvania earlier this year, the company now supports practices…
A tax provision in the newly passed federal budget could cause further harm to dentists already struggling with staffing issues and rising costs. President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4. Barry Lyon, DDS, is…
As dental suppliers learn to adapt to price fluctuations brought on by ongoing tariffs, dental practices may also have to make some changes to remain successful. Jeff Cellucci, chief strategy officer at MB2 Dental, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss…
Having a fragmented patient acquisition system can cause potential leads and patients to fall through the cracks, something all dental practices want to avoid. Creating a more streamlined and concise way for patients to start that first conversation is crucial…
Dental industry leaders are watching closely for signs of renewed federal focus on oral health as the U.S. faces several policy changes that could negatively impact patients. Melissa Burroughs, senior director of policy at the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health,…