Dallas-based Smile Doctors is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 560 offices in 36 states. Here is what the DSO accomplished this year: 1. Smile Doctors was included on Newsweek ...

Here are five notable acquisitions between dental technology companies that have taken place this year: 1. Dental 3D printing company SprintRay acquired the dental portfolio of EnvisionTEC, a global ...

There are currently 7,443 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to the most recent data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard ...

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health will continue to advocate for dental care accessibility as the industry faces persistent challenges along with some new obstacles in 2026. Wade Rakes, the ...

Dental lab company Dandy has acquired Neem, a dental practice management software company. The two companies said they aim to advance digital innovation in restorative dentistry, according to a Dec. 9 ...

Dental AI company Pearl was granted FDA 510(k) clearance for the detection of dental pathologies on panoramic X-rays. Pearl’s Second Opinion platform is now available to use to identify caries, ...

Here are four updates on unlicensed dentistry since September: 1. A grand jury indicted a man in Atlanta who has been accused of performing cosmetic dental procedures without a dental license. 2. A ...

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened two locations in Texas and Washington Dec. 18. The first office opened in Seguin, Texas, and is led by Owner Nader Mekhael, DMD. The second office opened in Bonney ...