Improving work culture, industry burnout and DSO consolidation were a few of the topics dental leaders addressed with Becker's in October.
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Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental recently affiliated with Periodontics of the Desert.
New York University College of Dentistry in New York City had the highest enrollment of all 68 U.S. dental schools during the 2021-22 academic year, according to data from the American Dental Association.
Liberty Dental Plan will provide dental benefits to members in Kaiser Permanente's Mid-Atlantic region as part of a partnership between the two companies.
The number of first-year dental school students has increased by 11.6 percent over the last 10 years, according to data from the American Dental Association.
From acquisitions to company partnerships, here are 62 notable DSO deals that have taken place since 2018:
Patient no shows and cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to an appointment are the greatest hindrances to scheduling for DSO and non-DSO affiliated dental practices, according to data from the American Dental Association's monthly "Economic Outlook and Emerging…
Dental practices' appointment schedules were 2.7 percent less full in October than September, according to data from the American Dental Association's monthly "Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry" report.
Jess Giebel, professional education manager at OraPharma and a dental hygienist, spoke with Becker's on Oct. 24 to discuss the best way dentists can support hygienists.
Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting nearly 700 affiliated practices in 30 states.