The succession plan that has been commonplace in oral surgery for the past number of decades is changing and evolving, according to this DSO executive. Younger surgeons and dentists are becoming less interested in owning their own practice, which is…
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Bangor, Maine-based Penobscot Community Health Care has opened a new dental center in Belfast, Maine. The Seaport Dental Center will provide routine dental services in addition to acute cases and walk-in patients, according to a May 29 report from Maine…
Dental Care Alliance was managing $35.8M in lab spend across 400+ suppliers, with limited visibility and inconsistent performance. After failed attempts with traditional preferred vendor programs, they partnered with Dandy to consolidate spend in a way that actually worked at…
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Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added five new de novo practices in five states during May, according to information shared with Becker’s. The integrated healthcare organization supports more than 1,000 locations across 24 states. PDS Health has focused in on de…
Oregon is the highest-paying state for specialty dentists in the U.S., with an average annual salary of $285,900, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information.…
Northern Virginia Oral Surgery Centers recently opened its sixth practice in Alexandria, Va. The practice provides a variety of services, including implants, wisdom teeth removal, dentoalveolar surgery and facial trauma treatment, according to a June 1 news release. The new…
Idaho saw the largest year-over-year decrease in the average annual salary for general dentists from 2024 to 2025, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average annual salary for general dentists decreased $4,750, falling…
The top 10 largest DSOs support a combined network of roughly 7,850 practices nationwide. Here is the number of affiliated practices for each of the largest DSOs as of June 2026: Contact Ariana Portalatin at aportalatin@beckershealthcare.com with questions or updates…
Aldrich Pediatric Dentistry in Indianapolis recently suffered a data breach affecting 5,900 individuals. The practice became aware on Feb. 24 that an employee’s email account was compromised in a phishing attack that took place more than a month prior, according…
Healthcare organizations continue to face intense competition for qualified talent, even as hiring conditions improve across other industries. In this webinar, leaders share practical strategies for healthcare talent acquisition teams to improve candidate reach, strengthen employer branding and drive stronger…
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