Also inside: Exec shares why a ‘cleanup’ is needed for private equity in dentistry.

October 20, 2026

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1. Dentistry M&A transactions drop 27% year over year Full story

2. Number of graduates at 73 dental schools Full story

3. Parents keep asking for white crowns on baby teeth. See what practices report here.

4. Specialized Dental Partners adds 200th partner Full story

5. Why a ‘cleanup’ is needed for private equity in dentistry: Exec Full story

 

6. Whether you lead hundreds of practices or one, this 5-stage framework keeps dentists engaged: here.

7. 6 fast facts on dentistry’s booming specialty Full story

8. Dental use hits 47%, but 24% of Americans still lack coverage: 8 things to know Full story

9. The AI costs dental practices don’t see coming Full story

10. 5 DSOs making headlines Full story

 

11. Only 1 in 4 practices can pinpoint where revenue leaks — find out why here.

12. 4 dentists in the headlines Full story

13. Phase 1 Equity CEO on what dentists should ask before partnering with a DSO Full story

14. 10 dental leadership moves to know Full story

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18. Becker’s upcoming webinars: predicting drug shortages, AI in patient translation and capital planning. See the sessions here.

 
 

 

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