Today's Top 20 Stories
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Private equity companies struggle to exit dental investments: 5 notes
The dental industry is facing particularly extensive holding periods for private equity investments, according to a recent analysis from Pitchbook.
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Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention rebrands to Association for Dental Safety
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention has rebranded to the Association for Dental Safety.
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Most expensive states for dental insurance
West Virginia is the most expensive state for dental insurance, according to a new ranking from LV Dental Braces.
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University of Pikeville selects new location for upcoming dental school
The University of Pikeville (Ky.) has switched the location of its upcoming dental school.
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Imagen Dental Partners adds Florida practice
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Florida dental practice to its network.
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4 dental-medical MSOs to know
Several organizations supporting dental and medical organizations have launched in recent years as consolidation efforts continue in the healthcare industry.
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North Carolina woman, dental board in legal dispute over licensing rules: 9 notes
A North Carolina woman is fighting the state dental board's denial of her hygienist license, Carolina Coast Online reported May 31.
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Maryland launches program pushing dental students to practice in shortage areas
The Maryland Department of Health is launching a new program to drive dental students to practice in areas with dental healthcare shortages, according to a May 30 report by Maryland Matters.
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4 DSOs expanding their presence in California
Here are four DSOs and dental groups that have opened and added practices in California that Becker's has reported on since May 7:
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7 dental leaders' biggest goals for the rest of 2024
Expanding medical-dental integration, improving patient care and practice optimization and growth are some of the most important priorities for seven dental leaders in the second half of 2024.
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Florida governor signs 2 dental bills into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two bills concerning the state's dental industry, according to a May 30 report by Florida Politics.
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What the oldest dentists in the US, world have in common
Robert Henry Johnson, DDS, and Dr. Etsuro Watanabe are recognized as the oldest practicing dentists in the U.S. and world, respectively.
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Kentucky dentist celebrates 50 years of service
A dentist in Hazard, Ky., recently marked 50 years of service in the state, WYMT reported May 30.
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DSOs moves, data breaches and more: 6 dental updates in Arizona
An Arizona dental practice was hit with a data breach, while several DSOs expanded their network in the state.
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Implementing new dental AI and tech remains a top goal for 7 leaders
Dental AI programs and new technologies are becoming more common in dental practices, often improving the patient experience while boosting practice efficiency.
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Saliva testing continues growth in dentistry: 4 updates
Dental leaders have become increasingly more interested in salivary diagnostics as the potential of this new tool is explored.
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Professional Transition Strategies launches services for doctor-owners
Professional Transitions Strategies, a company focused on dental practice purchases and mergers and acquisitions, launched Headwaters Practice Transitions.
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What dental leaders told us in May
This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about the most pressing issues and trends in the field, including saliva testing, DSO consolidation and employee burnout.
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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry installs new board officers, trustees
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry installed 10 new board officers and trustees at its annual meeting.
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Tennessee to award Medicaid dental benefit manager contract to Renaissance
The state of Tennessee is intending to award Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of American the contract to become the dental benefits manager of TennCare, the state's Medicaid program.
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