Several DSOs have recently added new practices to their networks through acquisitions and de novos. Here are five DSOs that have made headlines in the last week: 1. Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners brought in $62.7 million in revenue during the…
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The dental workforce, especially dental hygienists and dental assistants, continues to be a thorn in the side of DSOs and dental practices. Here are 10 staffing and workforce stats concerning the industry:
Robin Robert Wilhite, DDS, a dentist in Columbia, Tenn., has retired after providing dental care for more than four decades. Beau Bolding, DDS, has taken leadership of the practice, Bolding Family Dentistry, according to a May 14 news release from…
Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners brought in $62.7 million in revenue during the first quarter of 2026. The DSO, which supports 86 practices and 221 doctors in the U.S., released its first quarter financial report May 14. Ten notes from the…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry: 1. Consumer dental spending rose 0.4% between December and January. It was also 4% higher compared…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Around two-thirds of dental hygienists, dental assistants and associate dentists are unsatisfied with their compensation and benefits, according…
Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency while supporting overextended clinical engineering teams. In this webinar, leaders will explore how agentic AI can help biomedical technicians streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and access faster troubleshooting and equipment…
Jun 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Murphy McGraw
- Lindsay Price
Dentists have filed class-action lawsuits against Delta Dental in four states, alleging that the organization engaged in conduct that suppressed reimbursement rates and limited competition in the insurance market. Four notes: 1. The lawsuits — filed April 30 in California,…
A New York dentist was recently arrested for allegedly prescribing and over-prescribing narcotics to patients he was not actively treating, WKTV reported May 13. The New York State Department of Health and Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement began investigating 76-year-old Lawrence…
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would make changes to the state’s Dental Practice Act to address teledentistry. Senate Bill 3211 aims to ensure safe and professional standards in teledentistry by clarifying when and how teledentistry may be used.…