ADA Research: Only 60% of Dental Practices Have Adequate Hygienist Staffing
The ADA Health Policy Institute finds that only 60% of U.S. dentists have an adequate number of dental hygienists on staff — and the shortage is both severe…
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The Recurring Revenue Dental Membership Programs Can Unlock for DSOs
Over 80 million Americans lack dental insurance — and many are already patients at DSO-affiliated practices. Dental membership programs convert uninsured patients into recurring revenue by bundling preventive…
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5 Procurement Leaks Draining DSO Margins in 2026
DSOs that absorbed 8%–20% price hikes from recent tariff and inflation cycles face margin pressure that will not recover through volume growth alone. This analysis identifies five procurement…
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What Dentistry Is Teaching Healthcare About Operational AI
Dentistry operates with tighter feedback loops, simpler billing structures, and more integrated workflows than most healthcare settings — making it a natural proving ground for operational AI. MedCity…
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Three Trends Driving DSO Growth in 2026: De Novos, M&A, and AI Rollouts
Becker’s Dental Review identifies three primary drivers shaping DSO expansion in 2026. De novo development is gaining traction as an alternative to acquisitions — Smile Partners launched its…
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Gum Disease, Silos, and the $1.3T Healthcare Cost We’re Ignoring
Periodontal disease intersects with more than $1.3 trillion in annual U.S. healthcare spending — spanning diabetes management, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and preterm labor — yet remains largely absent…
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How to Use ChatGPT Search Model Queries to Create LLM-Friendly Content
ChatGPT’s web search mode generates internal “search model queries” that reveal how LLMs interpret and anticipate buyer intent. By inspecting the network tab during a ChatGPT search session,…
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Dental M&A in 2026: Why 69% of DSOs Are Still Buying in a Tight Market
Dental M&A is entering a more disciplined phase in 2026. Sixty-nine percent of DSOs expect to increase acquisitions this year, but a high-demand, low-supply environment is limiting available…
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Six Specialty DSOs and Their Current Network Scale in 2026
Becker’s Dental Review provides a current-state snapshot of six specialty-focused dental DSOs and MSOs as of early 2026. Allied OMS operates more than 30 offices across 12 states;…
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How Dental M&A Is Shifting in 2026: Ten Updates for DSO Leaders
The dental M&A market is reorganizing around operational fundamentals rather than network scale. Dental Care Alliance and Affordable Care have both entered lender control, signaling the end of…