Here are 15 data breaches, security incidents and settlements that affected dental practices, teledentistry companies and DSOs in 2025, as reported by Becker’s:
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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…
Patterson Companies has named Patrik Eriksson as Patterson Dental’s North American president. Mr. Eriksson most recently served as CEO of Vimian Group, an animal health organization. He has more than 25 years of experience in the dental and medical technology…
Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners has acquired two general dentistry practices, including its first practice in Arizona. The DSO added Sunlight Dental in Phoenix and Weddell Dental in Bloomington, Minn., according to a Jan. 7 news release from the company. Sunlight…
Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners plans to ride the momentum from its growth in 2025 to expand its network and add to its teams. The DSO affiliated with practices in several states last year, most recently adding its first office…
Private equity groups have begun to play a much larger role in dentistry over the years as the industry continues to consolidate and practice owners face growing financial pressures. Several DSOs gained private equity funding in 2025 to fuel future…
Neocis recently surpassed 100,000 osteotomies completed with its Yomi robot. The Yomi Robotic Dental System is the first FDA-cleared, robot-assisted dental surgery system in the U.S. Neocis said Jan. 7 that the milestone represents another step forward in its mission…