Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners opened a new location in Raleigh, N.C. The DSO opened a Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery and Envision Dental Implant Center, according to a May 7 LinkedIn post. Flagship supports 12 practice brands…
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Several DSOs have gained new private equity investments over the last few months to fuel their expansion efforts. Here are eight DSOs with new private equity backings: 1. Freeport Financial Partners gave a $77 million senior credit facility to Hackensack,…
The American Dental Association pushed back on comments made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton about the safety and efficacy of fluoride toothpaste for children. The ADA reaffirmed its stance that fluoride, in recommended amounts, is safe and effective at…
Dental supply company Dentsply Sirona reported a 7.7% year-over-year decrease in net sales during the first quarter of 2025. The company released its first quarter financial report May 8. The company reported first quarter net sales of $879 million, a…
Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management acquired Regents Dental Group in San Diego. Regents Dental Group offers a variety of dental services, and is led by Stephen Eskeland, DDS, and Stephen Lockwood, DMD. Straine Dental Management has expanded its network in…
Here are four DSOs that have recently expanded their network in California: 1. Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management added Sierra Foothills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, which has four locations in California, and Douglas J. Valentine DDS Oral & Maxillofacial…
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has added two partner offices in California and Virginia. The oral surgery-focused management services organization partnered with Sierra Foothills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, which has four locations in California, and Shenandoah Oral & Facial…
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA appointed Tamara Cook as vice president of strategic partnerships. Ms. Cook brings more than 15 years of expertise in dental mergers and acquisitions, previously serving as the vice president of business development for Peak Dental…
California nonprofit Sonrisas Dental Health suffered a cyber extortion incident affecting 15,644 individuals. The nonprofit said that on March 4 it became aware of unusual activity in its digital environment. An investigation determined that an unauthorized actor potentially acquired certain…
Life Advanced Integrated Dentistry, led by Charissa Chin, DDS, has opened in Alexandria, Va. The practice emphasizes the importance of oral and overall health, prioritizing patient education and engagement, according to a May 6 news release. Services offered at the…