Batesville, Ark.-based Lyon College received $15 million in federal funding to help open its planned dental school.
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California, Florida, New York and Illinois are the states that saw the most DSO activity during the first quarter of 2024.
Two DSOs have recently made notable moves in the pediatric dental field to enhance care for patients and expand their networks.
Here are five headlines impacting Medicare and Medicaid in the dental space that Becker's has reported on since March 21:
DSOs and dental organizations were most actively adding, opening and acquiring practices in Texas, Florida and Georgia during March.
Here are four dental technology headlines and industry updates that Becker's reported on in March:
Last month, dental professionals spoke with Becker's about DSO activity, medical-dental integration, value-based dentistry and more.
DSOs have had a significant impact on the dental space, both positive and negative. While organizations have helped dentists in ways such as expanding access to capital, they can also sometimes limit dentists' autonomy.
Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with more than 60 dental practices across the U.S. during the first quarter of 2024.
The American Dental Association responded to CMS' request for information, aiming to improve data transparency and reporting for insurers.