A federal court has ordered William Gardner, DDS, to pay $320,000 for issuing prescriptions after his New Mexico dental license was revoked and his controlled substances registration had expired. Dr.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental plans to open a location in Alabaster, Ala., the Shelby County Reporter reported July 1. The DSO will be one of the first tenants in a newly constructed commercial ...

DSOs continue to use de novos as a way to fuel growth as the costs associated with acquiring practices continue to rise. Several DSOs began to invest more in de novos this year for the unique benefits ...

Here are more than 50 executives moves made by DSOs, dental schools, technology companies, practices and more, as reported by Becker’s in the first half of 2026: Note: This list is not exhaustive.

PDS Health, Heartland Dental and Aspen Dental are just a few of the DSOs that had the highest number of acquisitions and partnerships during the second quarter of 2026. Becker’s recently compiled a ...

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added five de novo practices to its network in June. The DSO’s newest offices span four different states, according to an email shared with Becker’s. Here is a list of ...

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added six de novo offices to its network. The new offices were launched in three states during the month of June, according to the DSO’s website. Here ...

Dental implant manufacturer Park Dental Research Corporation recently suffered a ransomware attack that led to the exposure of sensitive information. The data breach took place on or about April 29, ...

Franklin, Tenn.-based Specialized Dental Partners has partnered with Southern Roots Periodontics and Dental Implant Specialists. The practice has two locations in Highland Heights and Florence, Ky. It ...

Detroit-based Seva Dental Team has added an Ohio practice to its network. The company partnered with Pine Ridge Family Dental in Willoughby, Ohio, according to a LinkedIn post. The practice is led by ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners has partnered with Tara Gostovich Orthodontics in Marlboro, N.J. Dr. Gostovich is a board-certified orthodontist, according to a ...

A Washington dentist recently filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Delta Dental of Washington of violating antitrust laws. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western ...