Smile Source, a private practice dental network, is merging with ACT Dental, a dental practice coaching and education company to enhance support for independent dentists. In addition to the merger, Smile Source also announced May 5 that Barrett Straub, DDS,…
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Imagine Orthodontic Studio has committed itself to providing patients affordable treatment options despite rising costs. Sam Patel, CEO at Imagine Orthodontic Studio, recently joined the Becker’s Dental + DSO Review Podcast to discuss his organization’s work and the trends he…
The Louisiana Senate has passed a bill to repeal the Louisiana Department of Health’s water fluoridation program and prohibit public water systems from adding it. Public water systems with at least 5,000 connections in the state are required by law…
Wisconsin property owners are seeking $120,000 from a now closed dental clinic, Fox 6 reported May 1. An EON Clinics location in Bloomfield, Wis., closed unexpectedly last month. Patients are now scrambling to find new providers and be reimbursed for…
Oral health in the U.S. could decline further if states and cities move forward with fluoride bans, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Several states are weighing legislation to ban community water fluoridation, with Utah and Florida recently becoming the first…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has had a busy year filled with new practice openings and other business initiatives. Here are seven updates to know: 1. PDS Health plans to open several new offices in Florida. 2. PDS Health expanded its…
The East Carolina School of Dental Medicine has received a $593,000 grant to increase sustainability and access to dental services in North Carolina. The three-year grant invests more than $85,000 in patient care funds and more than $425,000 in salary…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Helena, Mont., on May 1. The new office is led by Managing Clinical Director Trevor Given, DMD. The DSO supports more than 1,000 practices across the U.S.
A dentist in Charlotte, N.C., has surrendered his sedation permit after failing to address safety concerns or fix violations related to sedation. William Linger, DDS, is not permitted to administer any level of sedation to patients, supervise a certified registered…
There are 330 specialty dentists in Minnesota, the most out of any state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency released updated employment information to reflect 2024 information on April 2. In total, there are 5,900 specialty dentists…