Three DSO deals announced in two weeks
DSO consolidation continues at pace: track how beBright's pediatric expansion affects regional competition.
Pediatric Dentistry
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EFP and EAPD issue consensus on periodontal care for children and adolescents
New consensus on pediatric periodontal diagnosis and management from EFP-EAPD, published April 2026.
BeBright acquires six-location pediatric practice in Louisiana
DSO M&A activity continues: beBright's largest acquisition signals consolidation momentum in pediatric dental practices.
Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners expands to New York
DSO consolidation in pediatric and orthodontic practices continues: track mergers that may reshape your market.
Three emerging challenges dental leaders must address
Pediatric dental ED visits up 57.9% signals access gaps and cost barriers affecting how dentists must plan practice capacity.
UK hospitals extract 33,976 children's teeth from decay in 2025
UK caries hospitalization rates surge 11% in 2025; deprived communities hit hardest. Benchmark your prevention protocols.
GebitsGroeiBoekje reaches one year in pilot phase across Netherlands
Pilot booklet for child oral health shows mixed uptake: dental practices should prompt parents to bring it to appointments.
NYU receives $5.5M grant to expand oral health center for children with disabilities
US-focused story on disability access infrastructure; relevant for European practitioners interested in special needs dentistry models.
Phase 1 Equity expands into six states, targets pediatric dentistry
DSO expansion strategy and 2026 growth targets relevant to practitioners evaluating affiliation opportunities.
Kansas leads children's oral health with 59 pediatric dentists
Dental workforce data showing dentist supply does not automatically improve children's oral health outcomes.
Private equity firm completes majority recapitalization of OFFOR Health
Practice owners offering pediatric sedation should monitor this provider's expansion in their region.
Poll: Over a Third of US Children Have Oral Hygiene-Related Dental Problems
Data on which specific hygiene steps children skip most often can help focus chair-side preventive counseling for parents.
Luuk van den Bosch named Dutch Dentist of the Year 2026
The awards highlight two practical models: youth-focused preventive outreach in schools and free care for low-income patients by retired dentists.