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…
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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…
Bret Mooso, DDS, an orthodontist in Idaho Falls, Idaho, is retiring after 33 years in the dental industry, according to a May 6 report from East Idaho News. Dr. Mooso is the owner of Mooso Orthodontics, which has five practice…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance honored its top-performing dental providers during its inaugural President’s Club event. Dentists and dental hygienists who were recognized demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, patient care and practice leadership, according to a May 6 news release…
There are 930 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in California, the most of any state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency released updated employment information to reflect 2024 information on April 2. In total, there are 5,330 oral…
Although dentists have grown familiar with the stress of workforce shortages and rising costs, new challenges have emerged this year that have the potential to threaten dentistry and healthcare as a whole. Here are two new issues worrying dentists in…
The American Dental Association asked the U.S. Department of Education to expand loan repayment options in response to a request from the department for feedback, according to a May 5 news release from the ADA. Here are five things for…
COOs serve a crucial role in aligning the clinical and operational needs at dental organizations. Here are the COOs of the five largest DSOs in the U.S.: DeAnn McClain. COO at Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.): Ms. McClain joined Heartland Dental…
The board of directors of Align Technology approved a new stock repurchase program. Align is authorized to purchase up to $1 billion of its common stock over the next three years, according to a May 6 news release from the…