Dental assistant shortage leads to Ohio clinic closure, leaders weigh retention solutions.

August 31, 2026

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1. The dental specialty getting DSOs’ attention Full story

2. Ohio dental clinic closes Full story

3. Growing dental groups: month-end close gets harder with every location. See the fix in this webinar.

4. Why the dental assistant shortage could get worse Full story

5. Dental school enrollment in the 10 states with the most dental shortage areas Full story

 

6. One DSO’s 5-stage framework keeps dentists engaged in any practice setting: here.

7. US Oral Surgery Management exec on M&A: ‘We’ve had to be even more disciplined’ Full story

8. Andrew Smith to step down as CEO of Association of DSOs Full story

9. Automated dental robotic platform receives $17M investment Full story

10. What dental PPOs actually cover for 4 common procedures Full story

 

11. Only a few reviewer badges left for Becker’s Dentistry Roundtable. Earn CE credits, shape future sessions + network in Chicago here.

12. 6 DSOs targeting expansion in the South in 21 days Full story

13. Tennessee dental center breaks ground on new facility to triple capacity Full story

14. Heartland Dental continues network expansion with affiliate practice in Virginia Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

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16. A revenue cycle for 2 dental offices rarely holds across 50. See a stronger approach here.

17. Nearly half of leaders report more denials from inexperienced staff. What’s driving it here.

18. Becker’s late-August webinar lineup: patient safety, referral intake, AI trust and supply chain data. See the sessions here.

 

 

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