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The American Dental Association is raising concerns about Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s recent acquisition of a dental practice chain, according to a July 2 news release from the ADA. Here are six thing ...
Having a fragmented patient acquisition system can cause potential leads and patients to fall through the cracks, something all dental practices want to avoid. Creating a more streamlined and concise ...
Britt Vitalone, executive vice president and CFO at the McKesson Corporation, has been appointed to Align Technology’s Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Mr. Vitalone has worked with McKesson ...
California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas have seen the most DSO activity so far this year. Becker’s has published lists of DSO affiliations, openings and acquisitions during the first and ...
Dental industry leaders are watching closely for signs of renewed federal focus on oral health as the U.S. faces several policy changes that could negatively impact patients. Melissa Burroughs, senior ...
David Fisher, DDS, has opened his second dental practice location in The Woodlands, Texas, according to a July 1 report from Woodlands Online.  Dr. Fisher is a general and cosmetic dentist who ...
Dental practice owners and executives have spoken with Becker’s recently about a range of topics, including artificial intelligence, policy changes, DSO investments and staff burnout. Here is what ...
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has appointed Doug Drew as CEO, effective July 1. Mr. Drew is succeeding Richard Hall, who is retiring and will continue to support the organization as ...
Dentists are advocating for legislation that could alleviate some of the biggest challenges facing the industry, including insurance reform, technology regulations and licensure compacts. Nine ...
Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS has acquired four oral surgery practices in Indiana and Texas, according to a July 2 report from PE Hub.  The oral and maxillofacial MSO made its first addition in ...
A federal judge ruled July 1 that the HHS Department’s mass layoffs earlier this year were likely unlawful. Three notes: 1. The HHS Department announced its plans in March to reduce the number of full ...
Several practices are mourning the death of a California dentist who succumbed to injuries from a car accident, yourcentralvalley.com reported July 1. Wiley Elick, DDS, was involved in a car accident ...