New patient acquisition is the top driver of dental practice growth, according to a recent analysis of more than 8,500 dental practices. Consistent new patient acquisition is the strongest predictor ...

This month, dental professionals spoke with Becker’s about DSO growth, workforce shortages, student debt and more. Here is what six dental professionals told us in July: What will fuel the next wave ...

Some of Becker’s most-read articles this month covered private equity, cyberattacks, DSO acquisitions and class-action lawsuits. Here are the top 10 most-read dental articles from Becker’s in July: 1.

The Association of Dental Support Organizations has filed a legal challenge against the Colorado Dental Board over an amendment that bars DSOs from owning dental practices. The amended rule prohibits ...

Consumer dental spending has increased by 24% over the last 10 years but still lags behind overall healthcare spending, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill that makes it easier for dentists to access their reimbursements without incurring additional fees. SB 105 requires insurers to offer at least one ...

MaineCare, the state Medicaid program in Maine, has updated anesthesia reimbursement rates for dental providers. The program increased deep sedation and anesthesia rates for dental providers, ...

Although economic confidence is trending upward for dentists, low reimbursement rates and other insurance challenges remain a cause for concern in the field, according to the American Dental ...

The Virginia General Assembly has allocated $20 million to expand career and technical education programs in the state, including dental hygiene programs, according to a July 29 report from WCYB. The ...

Many DSO executives are expecting acquisitions, same-store growth and specialty expansions to be the biggest priorities for organizations within the next five years. Three executives recently spoke ...

Here are five DSOs that have recently added new C-suite leaders: 1. Dallas-based Smile Doctors appointed Jeff Knudson as CFO as the company prepares for its next phase of growth amid rising demand for ...

Dental practice owners continue to deal with various staffing challenges that have made it more difficult to operate, including talent shortages, increasing wages and low retention rates. Six dental ...