Oklahoma City-based Positive Impact Dental has made two additions to its C-suite. The DSO named Christopher Blann as COO and Ed Dallwein as CFO, according to a May 8 news release. Mr. Blann has more than 30 years of healthcare…
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The American Dental Association expressed its concerns to Congress over a proposed tax bill, according to a May 7 news release from the organization. Here are seven things for dentists to know:
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added Davie (Fla.) Dental to its network. Davie Dental is led by Barry Bluth, DMD. The practice offers a variety of services, including cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry and general dentistry. Heartland Dental has added several…
Cumming, Ga.-based OMS360 has made its first practice addition in Pennsylvania, marking the eighth state in its network. The company partnered with Pittsburgh Oral Surgery, which has four practice locations in Pennsylvania, according to a May 8 news release from…
James Boyle III, DDS, has been appointed chair of the American Dental Association Forsyth Institute’s board of directors. Dr. Boyle is the third district trustee of the ADA as well as a private practitioner in York, Pa., according to a…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Wichita, Kan., May 8. The new location is led by practice owner Breanna Wiles, DDS, according to an email shared with Becker’s. This is one of several offices Aspen Dental has opened this…
Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners opened a new location in Raleigh, N.C. The DSO opened a Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery and Envision Dental Implant Center, according to a May 7 LinkedIn post. Flagship supports 12 practice brands…
Several DSOs have gained new private equity investments over the last few months to fuel their expansion efforts. Here are eight DSOs with new private equity backings: 1. Freeport Financial Partners gave a $77 million senior credit facility to Hackensack,…
The American Dental Association pushed back on comments made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton about the safety and efficacy of fluoride toothpaste for children. The ADA reaffirmed its stance that fluoride, in recommended amounts, is safe and effective at…
Dental supply company Dentsply Sirona reported a 7.7% year-over-year decrease in net sales during the first quarter of 2025. The company released its first quarter financial report May 8. The company reported first quarter net sales of $879 million, a…