Specialty-focused DSOs are gearing up for an active year as various fields see increased growth and demand. Here are seven notable updates on specialty dentistry from the last few weeks: 1.

The quick evolution of technology will lead to continued innovations in patient care, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and ...

The Indian Health Service is ending its use of dental amalgam in 2027, according to a Feb. 9 news release from HHS.  Here are five things to know: ...

Hackensack, N.J.-based MAX Surgical Specialty Management has partnered with William Ranucci, DMD. Dr. Ranucci is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with more than three decades of experience. He leads ...

A bill introduced to the Kansas Legislature earlier this month would remove in-person requirements for dentists who own practices in the state. Eight notes: 1. Kansas currently requires dentists who ...

Several legislative proposals introduced over the last 30 days can have a large impact on the dental industry. Six updates for dentists and other dental leaders to know: 1. The American Dental ...

Several bills have been filed in Iowa and Tennessee to restrict the addition of fluoride in water systems. Five notes: 1. Iowa House File 2395 would ban adding fluoride to both public and private ...

Heartland Dental, PDS Health and The Aspen Group are the three largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 4,000 practices nationwide. Here are five updates from the companies in 2026: Heartland ...

Dentists have an average annual salary of $184,490 in Illinois, the top-ranked state for dental health. Personal finance site Wallethub gave all 50 states and Washington, D.C., a score based on 25 ...

Cleveland-based Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine has appointed Denver Jenkins, DDS, as director of its advanced education in general dentistry program.  Dr. Jenkins has more ...

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA is working with Clear Aligner Advisor to provide education and training to its doctor partners. Clear Aligner Advisor helps providers successfully integrate clear ...

Dental AI company Pearl has hired Eugene Katz to be its first vice president of customer success. In this newly created role, Mr. Katz will spearhead the company’s customer success strategy and build ...