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Who will win the next era of dentistry? | FDA's new clear aligner guidance | 6 states disciplining dentists | GLP-1s' impact on oral healthcare | What 7 DSO giants have been up to

Also inside: Dental Care Alliance names new CFO, chief marketing officer September 17, 2026 Interested in discussing the biggest oral health topics with other experts in the field? Come join Becker’s Dental Leadership Virtual Community here. 1. Who will win…

Aspen closes NY office | Dentistry’s pay conundrum | Ill. dentist sentenced for practicing without license | PDS Health to open 100+ more offices in 2027 | Is rural dental care headed for a perfect storm?

Also inside: 4 dental companies rank among greatest companies for leadership. September 16, 2026 Interested in discussing the biggest oral health topics with other experts in the field? Come join Becker’s Dental Leadership Virtual Community here. 1. Dentistry’s pay conundrum…

The next wave of DSO consolidation | 10 best states for children's oral health | The best dental practice exit strategy | Pediatric dentist workforce grows 126% | Mich. orthodontic practice enters Canada

Also inside: What’s fueling growth in the adult orthodontic market September 15, 2026 1. Why the next wave of DSO consolidation won’t look like the last one Full story 2. 10 best states for children’s oral health Full story 3.…

Dentistry's most dangerous trends | Data breach affects 45,800 | Dental assistant job satisfaction dips | Inside Smile Doctors' success | Dental AI co. raises $50M

Also inside: SGA Dental Partners plans $2.5M gift for Georgia dental school. September 14, 2026 1. The most dangerous trends in dentistry Full story 2. Hawaii dental office hit with data breach affecting 45,800 Full story 3. 4 dental leaders share a faster,…

5 DSO deals worth $526M | eAssist probes cyberattack claims | Dental assistant workforce to grow 7% | States face Medicaid cuts of up to 25% under HR 1 | Heartland Dental expands in 7 states

Also inside: North American DSO adds 11 practices, S.C. hospital plans dental clinic September 10, 2026 1. 5 DSO deals worth $526M Full story 2. Ransomware gang claims cyberattack on eAssist: 4 notes Full story 3. 4 dental leaders share…

Dentistry's revenue problem | 20 DSO deals reshaping dentistry | Hygienist employment projected to grow 8% | Dental floss eyed for vaccine administration | 10 states with the most, fewest dentists

Also inside: Lone Peak Dental Group acquires 4 specialty offices in Alabama. September 9, 2026 1. The industry hurdle driving dentistry’s revenue problem Full story 2. Dental hygienist employment projected to grow 8% by 2035: 7 notes Full story 3. AI alone…

Dentistry's uncomfortable truth | Minn. issues refunds to patients of shuttered dental office | The dentist workforce across 13 specialties | $850M in federal dental funding extended | 5 stats making dentists nervous

Minn. sends 1st round of refunds to patients affected 2024 dental office closure. September 8, 2026 1. The uncomfortable truth dentistry needs to confront Full story 2. How the dentist workforce breaks down across 13 specialties Full story 3. Growing…

US dentist workforce tops 205,000 | What will make or break DSO success | 5 states with the most, fewest dental shortage areas | 5 healthcare fights on the midterm ballot | Calif. dental clinics brace for increased costs

Also inside: 42 North Dental shakes up leadership team with new C-suite appointments. September 3, 2026 Interested in discussing the biggest oral health topics with other experts in the field? Come join Becker’s Dental Leadership Virtual Community here. 1. ‘The…

Park Dental probes data breach | 4 dental office closures | What dental assistants want more than a bigger paycheck | US nears 8,000 dental shortage areas | Calif. dental school plans $278M project

Park Dental Partners investigating data breach that may have exposed patient information. September 2, 2026 Interested in discussing the biggest oral health topics with other experts in the field? Come join Becker’s Dental Leadership Virtual Community here. 1. Park Dental…

6 dental deals worth $159M | Dentistry's outdated rulebook | What hygienists want more than a bigger paycheck | What's new with dental loss ratios | Median orthodontist pay hits $289K

Premier Care Dental Management creates new C-suite role geared toward AI strategy. September 1, 2026 Interested in discussing the biggest oral health topics with other experts in the field? Come join Becker’s Dental Leadership Virtual Community here. 1. 6 dental…

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