Julia.ai, a new AI-driven buyer-practice matchmaker, is poised to change the way DSOs in expansion mode find the right dental practices, boosting efficacy with ranked opportunities I recently attended a Las Vegas business conference with dealmakers, including investment bankers, attorneys…
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The five largest DSOs in the U.S. support a combined total of more than 12,000 dentists. Here is a breakdown of how many dentists are in each DSO’s network: 1. Heartland Dental — More than 2,800 dentists 2. The Aspen…
A coalition of dental and health organizations has asked that the CDC Division of Oral Health to have a 2026 budget of no less than $20.25 million, according to a June 13 news release from the American Dental Association. Here…
Oral care company Theodent has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its fluoride-free cavity varnish. Rennou Varnish is the first fluoride-free cavity varnish that is authorized for professional use in the U.S., according to a June 16 news release from Theodent. …
Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS has received a minority investment to expand its service offerings, complete acquisitions and scale operations. Global investment firm 65 Equity Partners led the transaction, with a co-investment from private capital investment firm Everberg Capital, according to…
A Virginia dentist was awarded $1.85 million after a court ruled that his former employer made defamatory statements before terminating him. Richard Grundy, DDS, was previously employed at the office of Charles Brown, DDS. Dr. Brown sent a letter to…
Several states have either passed or are considering legislation to help alleviate dental workforce shortages. Six updates to know: 1. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill requiring that at least 80% of students accepted into the University of Iowa dental…
Increased awareness of oral health’s link to overall wellness will lead to increased growth in the dental industry, one executive predicts. Francesca Pregano, the COO of Smile Makers Dental Center in Virginia, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss why she’s…
Orthodontists make an average of $381,660 per year in Connecticut, one of the highest-paying states, compared to the state’s average cost of living of $52,581. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its salary data for dental jobs to reflect 2024…
The American Dental Association is urging the EPA to utilize evidence-based studies and analyses during any review of the safety of fluoride in drinking water, according to a June 12 news release from the ADA. Here are five things to…