The rapport and trust that dentists create with their patients is the key to private practice thriving amidst DSO and private equity consolidation in the industry. That relationship and closeness that ...

Several DSOs have invested in AI technology in recent months to boost patient care and practice efficiency. Here are 12 notable dental technology updates since Jan. 28: 1. The American Dental ...

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added a California dental practice to its network. The dental partnership organization added Smiles on Clark in Orcutt, Calif. The practice, led by ...

The World Health Organization has released a new guideline supporting environmentally sustainable, less invasive and affordable oral healthcare. Five notes: 1. The new guideline provides ...

Calif., introduced a bill that would use revenue from a wealth tax to reverse Medicaid cuts and expand dental coverage under Medicare. Four notes: 1. The “Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act” ...

Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 has entered partnerships with two dental practices in Maryville, Tenn.  The DSO added Crestview Dental, led by Tommy Spears, DDS, and Jake Goza, DDS, according to a ...

The dental industry is in for a bumpy ride over the next few years as hiring challenges persist and new trends take hold of the industry. However, opportunities exist for growth and stability. New ...

Looming Medicaid cuts could reverse progress that has been made to expand access to dental care in the U.S., healthcare leaders are warning. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to lead to a ...

A woman in Old Bridge, N.J., has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, according to a Feb. 27 news release from the South River (N.J.) Police Department.  Police responded to a ...

Oklahoma legislators are considering a bill to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability ...

Christy Englehart has joined Appaloosa Dental Partners as the organization’s COO. Appaloosa Dental Partners is a multi-regional dental partnership organization founded in 2024. Ms. Englehart most ...

Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist has expanded its network into Virginia. The dental organization partnered with Arlington Dental Team, according to a LinkedIn post. The practice specializes in ...