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Miami-based Viper Partners, an investment banking firm focused on the dental and healthcare industries, has committed ‘significant nationwide capital’ for the dental space in 2026, according to a Jan. 9 news release from the firm.  Here are six things to…

A California retail property featuring an orthodontics office was sold to a private investor for $6.1 million, Shopping Center Business reported Jan. 8.  Victorville (Calif.) Pavilion is an 11,618-square-foot retail center that includes several businesses, including Joe Orthodontics. The center…

Michigan recently licensed its first dental therapist in an effort to improve dental care access in the state. Six notes:  1. The Michigan legislature authorized the practice of dental therapy in 2018.  2. Michigan established a licensure pathway in 2021,…

Here are three DSOs that have expanded their networks into new states in the last 30 days: 1. Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners added its first practice in Missouri. The DSO partnered with Nikodem Dental and Custom Dental Management. 2.…

Here are 15 data breaches, security incidents and settlements that affected dental practices, teledentistry companies and DSOs in 2025, as reported by Becker’s:

One person was injured after a vehicle crashed into GLO Orthodontics in Georgetown, Ky., News-Graphic reported Jan. 8. A vehicle crashed into the front of the office during the late morning hours Jan. 8. One person sustained non-life threatening injuries.…

Several DSOs have launched new investments in recent weeks to support clinicians, enhance patient care and boost growth. Four updates:  1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental selected Dentira as the enterprise lab management platform for its network of supported practices. 2.…

Here are 12 notable dental technology updates from the last two months: 1. Neocis surpassed 100,000 osteotomies completed with its Yomi robot. 2. Dental lab company Dandy acquired Neem, a dental practice management software company. 3. A federal judge granted…