Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added five new de novo practices across four states to its network in November. The integrated healthcare organization supports more than 1,000 dental and medical practices across 24 states, according to information shared with Becker’s. Here…
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Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group has acquired a dental practice in North Augusta, S.C. The DSO added the practice of pediatric dentist Deborah Ashcraft, DMD, who has provided care in the area for nearly three decades, according to a Nov.…
Philadelphia-based Temple University received a $2 million federal grant to help build its new rural education center, the Republican Herald reported Nov. 25. The university first announced its plans to open rural education centers in June to address workforce shortages…
This month, dental executives spoke with Becker’s about workforce shortages, strategic growth initiatives and upcoming challenges for the industry. Here is what four dental leaders told us in November: What will finally solve the hygienist shortage? 5 leaders weigh in…
Here are five key DSO updates from November: 1. PDS Health Technologies, part of Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, partnered with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to implement Epic for integrated healthcare. 2. Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners celebrated strong…
Here are four recent dental practice closures to know: 1. Family 1st Dental closed its offices in Plainview and Creighton, Neb., after struggling to find a new dentist. 2. The Smiling Face Company in Raleigh, N.C., suddenly closed earlier this…
Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona has named Michael Pomeroy its interim CFO. Mr. Pomeroy has served as CFO for several companies during his career, including GE, Highridge Medical and Carestream. Mr. Pomeroy will support CEO Daniel Scavilla, who will continue…