Becker's Dental + DSO E-Weekly Archives - Page 2 of 189 - Becker’s Dental Review

Pa. dental office settles HIPAA allegations | 6 dental office closures | Dentist ownership hits 20-year low | Dental cost barriers among healthcare's highest: ADA

Subhead: Survey shows 83% of health account holders would use funds for oral care products October 14, 2026 1. DSO affiliation doubles as practice ownership hits a 20-year low: 8 notes Full story 2. Pennsylvania dental practice to pay $140K…

Why DSOs are shopping among themselves | How to navigate scope of practice changes | Mo. practice closes abruptly | Dr. Karin Irani voted ADA president-elect | Dental medtech co. files for IPO

Why 1 dentist feels organized dentistry ‘has not lived up to the challenges’ facing the industry. October 13, 2026 Interested in discussing the biggest oral health topics with other experts in the field? Come join Becker’s Dental Leadership Virtual Community…

How leaders navigate dentistry's top challenges | Dentists' economic confidence drops | 8 DSOs making headlines | Where AI delivers real ROI for dental groups | What's needed to keep practices independent

How dental leaders are handling uncertainty, plus where AI is paying off. October 12, 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 only…

Heartland eyes 2,000 offices | Dentistry's 'vertical integration' risk | Dental reimbursements lag behind inflation | 37% of adults have dental debt | Calif. OKs online infection control training for unlicensed dental assistants

Also: AAOMS study finds surgeon training, not second provider, key to anesthesia safety. October 8, 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. Heartland…

Who's snatching up DSOs? | PE's grip on dentistry: 'Have-nots and have-yachts' | Meet the deans of the best dental schools | What's behind dentistry's broken economics

Also inside: Aspen taps former Hyatt exec to lead omnichannel patient experience. October 7, 2026 1. Who’s snatching up DSOs? 5 deals in 2026 Full story 2. ‘Have-nots and have-yachts’: PepperPointe CEO on private equity’s dental deals Full story 3.…

Hiring woes close Maine clinic | Dentistry's newest buyers | 4 lawsuit settlements totaling $13.5M | DSOs' haves, have-nots | Aspen, ClearChoice debut patient apps

Also inside: Minnesota dental practice experiences data breach affecting 3,300 October 6, 2026 1. The new players in the dental acquisition game Full story 2. Hiring woes force temporary closure of Maine dental clinic Full story 3. One DSO’s 5-stage…

Ore. dental plan settles $4.5M fraud case | 48 best dental schools | Heartland adds Foundation Dental Partners | Optum's $30B VA dental contract | U of Rochester to open dental school

Also inside: ADA, ABDE to collaborate on dental hygienist licensure standardization. October 5, 2026 1. Oregon dental plan to pay $4.5M to settle fraud allegations Full story 2. 48 US dental schools ranked among best in the world Full story…

Missouri hygienists sue state | The new DSO growth engine | 5 chief dental, clinical officers to know | Where solo dentists have the upper hand | RFK Jr. says AI second opinions top any physician's

Also inside: 3 international deals affecting U.S. dental practices, DSOs. October 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. Missouri dental hygienists sue…

NY dentist charged with Medicaid fraud | PE’s dental reckoning | Who owns the largest DSOs? | Calif. enacts dental payer reform bill | What's driving dental buyer behavior

Also inside: The biggest opportunities for dental practices to stabilize their finances. September 30, 2026 1. New York dentist charged with stealing $300K from Medicaid Full story 2. Who owns the largest DSOs? Full story 3. One DSO’s 5-stage framework keeps dentists…

Dental co. worker sentenced for embezzling $1.6M | When PE's dental payday falls short | 5 DSO battleground states | Minn. dental board suffers breach | ADA publishes 1st living guideline

Also inside: Mich. dental office manager charged with Medicaid fraud. September 29, 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. Former dental supply company…