Missouri ranks highest for dentist pay adjusted for cost of living
State-by-state dentist wages adjusted for cost of living help benchmark compensation across practice locations.
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California orthodontic network consolidates operations across five locations
Multi-location practices consolidating under unified care models offer insights into scaling orthodontic operations efficiently.
Rodeo Dental opens Glendale, Arizona practice in July
DSO expansion news: Rodeo Dental opens Arizona practice July 13 with pediatric, ortho, and family dentistry.
Oklahoma DSO Lumio Dental reports data breach affecting 500
DSO data breaches create liability for affiliated practices; review your incident response plan and HIPAA compliance procedures.
Tennessee dentist retires after 40 years in practice
Profile of a long-serving practitioner's retirement and practice handover; limited clinical relevance for most readers.
Lenders to take control of Affordable Care in restructuring deal
Affordable Care DSO restructuring shows lender intervention trends in dental consolidation.
Park Dental Partners reports $62.7M Q1 2026 revenue
DSO financial performance baseline for Q1 2026 showing 6.2% year-on-year growth across 86 practices.
Dental practices can learn service standards from hospitality industry
Applicable staff training framework for practices seeking to improve patient experience and retention.
Iowa dental clinics close due to financial pressures
Community health center closures signal financial stress affecting dental access in Iowa and underserved regions.
MB2 Dental adds 5 new partner practices in 2 months
US-focused DSO expansion story. Relevant to dentists exploring practice partnership or sale options.
Heartland Dental leads US DSO rankings with 1,800 practices
US DSO consolidation update: Heartland Dental now operates 1,800+ practices, showing continued industry concentration.
Private practice success demands stronger business skills
Practice owners should assess their business skills now; competition and complexity favor informed managers.
Four threats to DSO growth identified for 2026
DSOs planning acquisitions in 2026 should understand market supply constraints shaping available opportunities.
Aspen Dental opens two new offices in Texas and Utah
DSO expansion news showing continued growth in US market footprint as of May 2026.
Qualitas Dental Partners invests in 7 practice expansions
DSO investment strategy: Qualitas Dental Partners expands 7 practices through capacity and technology upgrades.
Dental practices close in 2026 as operational costs surge
US dental practices closing due to cost pressures: understand the financial drivers affecting practice viability.
Practice owners losing value in DSO sales, report warns
Essential reading for any dentist contemplating a practice sale to a DSO or private equity firm.
USOSM expands to New York with Hudson Valley Oral Surgery partnership
DSO expansion update: USOSM reaches 31 states via Hudson Valley Oral Surgery partnership.
New dentists face changing path to private practice ownership
Practical guidance for new dentists evaluating private practice ownership in a changed market environment.
Private practice ownership becomes harder for new dentists
Essential for newly qualified dentists evaluating career options and practice ownership viability in today's market.