There are many concerns dentists have that could prevent them from affiliating with a DSO, including fears of losing autonomy and staff, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Here are nine statistics Becker's has reported on in recent months that could lead to more opportunities and growth in the dental industry:
Over the last 18 months, there has been a noticeable deceleration in the trend of general dentists aligning with Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and multi-location practices.
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing revoked the controlled substance license and deep sedation and general anesthesia permit of a Utah dentist.
Illinois, the top-ranked state for dental health, has one of the largest numbers of active dentists with more than 8,500.
A bill to reauthorize the oral health promotion and disease prevention activities of the CDC was introduced in the Senate.
Community members have raised money to support a Louisiana dentist who was stabbed inside her dental office, nola.com reported Feb. 9.
DSOs and other management services organizations could start to merge as economic challenges continue into 2024, according to Richard Hall, CEO of Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management.
The Oklahoma City Police Department confirmed they were given a false alarm of a possible active shooter at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City, ABC affiliate KOCO News 5 reported Feb. 9.
Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added eight practices to its network since Jan. 19, according to its website.