The Federal Trade Commission approved a final order settling charges that the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners violated antitrust laws by requiring dentists be onsite to supervise tooth alignment scans, according to a Dec. 21 news release.
The Latest
Houston-based Endo1 Partners has launched a parent company that will provide specialty services for its new subsidiaries, the endodontist partnership organization said Dec. 21.
Four companies launched clear aligner systems, and SmileDirectClub became a member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners.
More than 1 in 10 dentists have disenrolled as a Medicaid provide since the pandemic's onset, according to poll findings from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Forward Science has launched non-opioid oral pain relief gel for use in dental practices, the medical technology company said Dec.20.
Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added its first Virginia practice to its network, the dental partnership organization said Dec. 21.
Aspen Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., with more than 900 locations across 45 states.
More than 200 dentists made headlines this year for a multitude of reasons, including leadership appointments, legal battles, acquisitions and innovations in dentistry.
The number of dentists reporting that their practice is open and operating was at the lowest level since April, according to poll findings from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Here are 10 of the largest dental service organizations in the U.S. by number of affiliated or supported practices.