Here are six updates from 2026 that have led to optimism and skepticism in the dental industry: Good news DSO investments Several DSOs have landed investments this year to support debt restructuring and network growth. Lone Peak Dental Group recently…
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Hospitals are under pressure to deliver measurable gains in outcomes, patient trust and financial performance. Most organizations have pockets of excellence, but few convert those wins into reliable, systemwide results. In this session, two Mayo Clinic leaders will share how…
Jul 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Pablo Moreno Franco, M.D.
- Jennifer Cowart, M.D.
A chief pharmacy officer sits down with the CFO. Three positions have been open for months. Backlogs are growing. The implicit question: would adding staff actually fix this? For four pharmacy leaders at Ochsner Health, St. Luke’s Health System, MetroHealth…
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SPG Dental Implant Centers recently closed on new credit facilities with KeyBank National Association. The deal includes a revolving credit facility that will be used to support working capital needs and expansion efforts, according to a June 9 news release.…
Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has added Andrew Sousa as its vice president of business development. Mr. Sousa has an extensive background working for healthcare companies, including several DSOs. He previously served as a mergers and acquisitions director for Premier Dentist Partners…
Brooklyn Park Dental is expanding its services into Annapolis, Md., with the acquisition of Lighthouse Family Dentistry, The Daily Record reported June 9. Brooklyn Park Dental is a Baltimore-based practice operated by Divine Dental. The practice provides a variety of…
Roseville, Minn.-based Park Dental Partners has expanded its network in several states since launching its IPO last year. In December, Park Dental Partners announced an initial public offering of 1,535,000 shares of common stock at $13 per share. The DSO…
General dentists earn more than several other healthcare provider roles, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS updated its employment and salary data to reflect 2024 information May 15. Here is how the average annual salary…
Health system C-suites are under pressure from every direction: margin compression, workforce strain, fragmented technology and a pace of change that legacy operating models were never built to handle. This curated e-book brings together Becker’s reporting and industry thought leadership…
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