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Advocates are pushing for stricter dental regulations in Texas after a four-year-old patient’s death, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Aug. 20. Six notes: 1. Aithana Arriaga died of a drug overdose in April at Cuddle Kids Dental Care in Fort Worth. 2. Chrishelle Hemphill, DDS, was arrested and charged with the child’s death in July. […] The post Advocates push for stronger dental safety laws…
The largest data breaches in dentistry from the last three years have affected more than 25 million patients. Here are 10 dental data breaches with the highest number of individuals affected: 1. DentaQuest: 15,000,000 2. Managed Care of North America Dental: Nearly 9 million 3. Absolute Dental (Las Vegas): More than 1.2 million 4. Chord […] The post 25M+ patients affected: The largest data…
Morgantown-based West Virginia School of Dentistry cut the ribbon on a new clinical space, according to an Aug. 19 report from MetroNews. The renovation adds four new dental clinics, which include orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, a dental innovation center and the school’s dental group practice. The upgrades were funded by a $12.6 million Congressionally Directed Spending […] The post WVU dental…
Here are three DSOs that have recently expanded their networks into new states: 1. Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking its 17th state. 2. Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center plans to open its first location in Rhode Island. 3. Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity added a multi-site orthodontic practice in […] The post 3 DSOs entering new states…
Englewood, Colo.-based Lone Peak Dental Group has set itself up for continued growth after completing a $170 million recapitalization and securing a $15 million investment earlier this year. Five updates in 2026: 1. Lone Peak Dental Group completed a $170 million recapitalization led by TCW Steel City, a private credit platform. 2. In July, the […] The post Lone Peak Dental Group’s growth in 2026:…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened a new practice in Selma, N.C. The practice offers comprehensive dental services such as cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures and implants. It accepts most insurance plans and offers financing options for uninsured patients. The office is led by Mohammad Spouh, DDS, according to an Aug. 20 news release. The opening comes […] The post Aspen Dental opens North…
Jennifer Ellis spent years managing the finances behind 800-plus bakery locations. Now she’s bringing that multi-unit playbook to a very different industry — one where staffing shortages and complex regulations make growth a far trickier recipe. Ms. Ellis joined Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management as its new CFO earlier this month, bringing with her […] The post From bundt cakes to…
The dental industry’s economics look nothing like they did in 2019. For many practice leaders, the more pressing question isn’t when things will return to normal, but whether they ever will. In the past few years, labor costs have increased significantly. Insurance reimbursements are flat or falling. Patient case acceptance has dropped. These two CEOs […] The post The economics of dentistry…
Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine has acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking its 17th state. The dentist-owned network acquired Bird Dental Studio in Idaho Falls, Idaho, led by Jayson Bird, DDS, according to an Aug. 20 news release from Straine. Bird Dental Studio provides implant dentistry, All-on-X full-arch restorations, cosmetic dentistry, IV sedation and general dentistry. […] The post…
The DSO field has seen an explosion of growth over the last few years, with several new organizations joining the competition. Here are 24 DSOs that have launched in the last five years. Note: This list includes DSOs, MSOs and other dental partnership organizations. This list is not exhaustive. 2026 1. Amani Dental Partners 2. […] The post 24 DSOs launched in the last 5 years appeared first on…
