How the Corporate Transparency Act affects DSOs
April 7, 2021 -- The U.S. Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act on January 1. While the act was meant to highlight organizations that use shell companies for unlawful actions, it has ramifications for dental service organizations (DSOs) and affiliated dental practices, writes Dr. Michael W. Davis. Read More
4 ways to show your appreciation for dental hygienists
April 5, 2021 -- Dental hygienists are the unsung heroes in dental offices across the U.S., so why not celebrate them during National Dental Hygienists Week? Victoria Martinec, RDH, shares some thoughtful and practical gift ideas to help you show your gratitude for the hygienists in your life. Read More
National Dentex acquires Dental Services Group
April 2, 2021 -- National Dentex has acquired Dental Services Group and the combined company will operate under the National Dentex Labs brand. Read More
Smile Generation continues partnership with Charity: water
April 2, 2021 -- The Smile Generation has launched a campaign to support Charity: water, a nonprofit seeking to bring clean, safe drinking water to developing countries. Read More
Webster Dental Care adds Becker to Ill. office
April 2, 2021 -- Webster Dental Care, a dental service organization with 11 locations in the Chicago area, has added Dr. Brandon Becker to the team in its Schaumburg, IL, office. Read More
Mars Wrigley funds $1.5M in grants for World Oral Health Day
March 22, 2021 -- In honor of World Oral Health Day on March 20, the Mars Wrigley Foundation said it has donated $1.5 million in grant funding to provide oral care treatment and education for underserved communities around the world. Read More
Pacific Dental Services hosts webinar on role of dental assistants
March 21, 2021 -- Pacific Dental Services has posted a new webinar focusing on the role of dental assistants. Read More
PDS Foundation to host diabetes webinar
March 18, 2021 -- The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation, in collaboration with Crest + Oral-B and the Smile Generation, plans to host a webinar on March 26 that will address the connection between oral health and diabetes. Read More
Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners taps new CEO
March 17, 2021 -- Dental support organization Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners has appointed Leigh Feenburg as its CEO. Read More
Aspen Dental opens new Wis. office
March 16, 2021 -- Dental service organization Aspen Dental has opened a new office in West Allis, WI, bringing the total number of its Wisconsin affiliates to 22. Read More