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130+ DSO affiliations in 2026 | Texas practice closed amid death investigation | Smile Doctors prepares for next growth era | Oral surgery group buys back ownership stake | Bill targets teledentistry standards

Texas dental office to remain closed amid patient death investigation. July 27, 2026 1. 130+ DSO affiliations so far in 2026: State-by-state breakdown Full story 2. Texas dental office remains closed amid patient death investigation Full story 3. DDSmatch, a…

Why dentistry needs to stand up to payers | SD dental board violated 1st amendment: Judge | DSO growth in 11 key states | Patients battle billing hurdles at PDS Health offices | Pa. dental office reopens after health code violations

South Dakota dental board violated 1st amendment with advertising rule, federal judge rules. July 23, 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. ‘We…

3 thorns in dentistry's side | 6 notable DSO deals in 2026 | The operational obstacles DSO leaders can't ignore | HHS increases scrutiny of Medicaid payments | Bomb squad investigates package at La. dental office

Dentists, DSO execs tackle staffing, low reimbursements, rising costs and more. July 22, 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. 3 challenges the…

Canadian DSO enters US | Dentistry's student loan problem | Iowa dentist fined for unsanitary conditions | CVS Health exec joins Smile Doctors | Oral surgeon pay vs. cost of living by state

Canadian DSO giant enters US market with Florida acquisition, surpasses 650 offices. July 21, 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. Canada DSO…

21 new dental payer reform laws in 2026 | Ariz. dental assistant sentenced for patient abuse | Median hygienist pay hits $98K | Dentist charged with Medicaid fraud | NC budget stirs confusion on dental coverage

Ariz. dental assistant gets 40 years in prison for sexually abusing pediatric patients. July 20, 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. 21 dental…

4 dental deals totaling $308M | Is dental school becoming unattainable? | Va. woman convicted of unlicensed dentistry | Peak Dental becomes 1st DSO to deploy well-being framework | Median general dentist pay by state

Va. woman convicted of performing invasive dental treatments without a license. July 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. 4 dental deals…

Guardian Dentistry to acquire SDM | CMS pitches another physician pay drop | How dentist pay stacks up in healthcare | Smile Doctors receives $125M in new capital | What will solve the hygienist shortage?

Dental consolidation contines, reimbursements shrink and the hygienist shortage isn’t ending. July 15, 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. Guardian Dentistry Partners…

The new age of DSO success | Specialty dentist pay vs. cost of living | What the de novo boom means for DSOs | Minn. patients get refunds from shuttered dental office | Ohio dentist gets probation for alcohol use

Ohio dentist gets five-year probation period after admitting to alcohol use. July 14, 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. What DSO success…

Dentistry now 35% consolidated | Colo. dental clinic closes abruptly | Rock Dental Brands' new competitive edge | Ill. dental worker pleads guilty to stealing $500K | NC nixes prior review rule for dental deals

North Carolina removes prior review rule for DSO, dental practice partnerships. July 13, 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 is 35%…

1-800-Dentist faces class-action lawsuit | Good news, bad news for the dental workforce | Dental assistant pay vs. cost of living | 200+ dentists making headlines | What will make or break DSO success

Ransomware attack leads to proposed class-action lawsuit against 1-800-Dentist. July 9, 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. 1-800-Dentist faces class-action lawsuit over…