Here are seven DSOs and dental groups that have expanded their networks through practice additions, affiliations, acquisitions and partnerships in the South, as reported by Becker's since June 24:
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From a data breach to a lawsuit appeal, here are six updates on the California dental industry that Becker's has reported on since June 12:
The average practice expense per dentist for owner dentists in private practice was more than $530,000 in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Private equity firms have a significant impact on the DSO industry.
Becker's has reported on more than a dozen practice closures so far in 2024, several of which have been the result of financial constraints facing owners.
Richard Dresser, DDS, has continued to help improve patients' dental health despite retiring last year, the Owatonna People's Press reported July 17.
New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery was recently hit with a data breach involving patient information.
An employee was accused of stealing nearly $35,000 from a dental office in Gettysburg, Pa., CBS affiliate WHP reported July 18.
Several trends and events that have taken place recently could have a positive effect on the DSO field this year.
Dental service organization (DSO) leaders face a variety of business challenges, ranging from maximizing chair time to case acceptance, practice efficiency, procurement management and more.