The Association of Dental Support Organizations has filed a legal challenge against the Colorado Dental Board over an amendment that bars DSOs from owning dental practices. The amended rule prohibits DSOs from serving as proprietors of dental practices and states…
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New patient acquisition is the top driver of dental practice growth, according to a recent analysis of more than 8,500 dental practices. Consistent new patient acquisition is the strongest predictor of long-term dental practice growth, outperforming case acceptance, treatment completion…
Hourly earnings for dental office staff have increased by 23% since 2021, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2026. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S.…
Consumer dental spending has increased by 24% over the last 10 years but still lags behind overall healthcare spending, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2026. The ADA…
Many DSO executives are expecting acquisitions, same-store growth and specialty expansions to be the biggest priorities for organizations within the next five years. Three executives recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss what the next five years of DSO growth will…
Dental practice owners continue to deal with various staffing challenges that have made it more difficult to operate, including talent shortages, increasing wages and low retention rates. Six dental industry professionals recently spoke with Becker’s about the workforce challenges facing…
MaineCare, the state Medicaid program in Maine, has updated anesthesia reimbursement rates for dental providers. The program increased deep sedation and anesthesia rates for dental providers, according to a July 29 news release from the State of Maine Department of…
The Virginia General Assembly has allocated $20 million to expand career and technical education programs in the state, including dental hygiene programs, according to a July 29 report from WCYB. The budget includes $1 million to create a fund that…
Most AI implementations don’t fail because of the technology. They fail because organizations focus on deployment instead of behavior change. Clinicians don’t resist innovation — they resist disruption that doesn’t clearly improve patient care or make their day easier. Featuring…
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- Matthew Brown, DSO Partnerships, Dandy
- Dr. Layla Lohmann, Co-Founder and Clinical Director, Apex Dental Partners
Although economic confidence is trending upward for dentists, low reimbursement rates and other insurance challenges remain a cause for concern in the field, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter…