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Becker's Dental + DSO Review Podcast — 303 episodes

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Understanding and Treating Dental Fear with Kelly Daly, PhD

2

Elevating Dental Hygiene Through Prevention, Education, and Whole Body Health

3

Caitlin Walker, Manager at the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation & Rebecca Cornille, Chief Dental Officer at Vista Community Clinic

4

Dr. Kwane Watson, Founder and CEO of Kare Mobile Inc.

5

Elevating Patient Engagement Through Hygiene Coaching

6

Faraz Edalatpajouh, DDS, CEO of Clark St. Dental Partners

7

From Pilots to Scale: Making Lab Management Stick

8

Robert Trager, Owner of Dentists for Airport Employees

9

Leveraging Dental Sleep Medicine to Generate Extraordinary Organic EBITDA Growth with Avi Weisfogel

10

Barry Lyon DDS Dental Director for Main Street Children's Dentistry and Chief Auditor for Dental Care Alliance

11

Amanda Tebbe, Chief Operations Officer at SOH Dental

12

Dr. Corey Anderson, Dentist and Practice Owner at Affordable Dentures & Implants in West Virginia

13

Scaling Dental Training with Dr. Lincoln Harris, Founder and CEO of RipeGlobal

14

Ahmed Farag, State Dental Director at the Oregon Health Authority

15

Travis Zick, Owner of Apex Dental Lab Group

16

Dr. Hillary Abel, Doctor Development Advisor at SALT Dental Partners and President of the District of Columbia Dental Society

17

Manish Naik, President of Dental and Vision at Cigna Healthcare

18

Annie Sawyer, Director at 3D Dentists

19

Global Perspectives on Dentistry with Dr. Qoot Alkhubaizi

20

Dr. Anshelle Tucker, Clinical Director at Aspen Dental

21

Matt Steele, Director of State and Local Advocacy at CareQuest

22

Rick A. Mars, DDS, Dental Care Group President and Align (Invisalign) Global Faculty Member

23

Krista Kappus, DDS, a private practice dentist in California

24

Mark Censoprano, Co-Chief Executive Officer of MAX Surgical Specialty Management

25

Nick White, DMD, of Lake Mary Pediatric Dentistry

26

Stan Kinder, President and Founder of Everything DSO

27

Jon Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer at Smile Doctors LLC

28

Ian Mcnickle, Chief Executive Officer of Icon Dental Partners

29

Connected to Grow: What Growth-Minded DSOs are Getting Right in 2025

30

Phil Cassis, CEO of Providence Dental Partners

31

Christopher Blann, COO of Positive Impact Dental

32

Thomas Passalacqua, Director of Business Development at The Smilist

33

Tackling the Hygienist Shortage with Support, Technology and Growth at Dental Care Alliance

34

Vilas Sastry, CEO of Teledentistry.com

35

Turning Happy Patients into Powerful Advocates

36

Rob Odell, Owner of wpDuo

37

The Power of Clinical Engagement in Dental Strategy: A Conversation with Dental Care Alliance

38

Clinical Excellence, Compact Controversies, and the Role of DSOs with Dr. Catherine Watkins

39

Julian Osorio, Prosthodontist and Owner at South Boston Dental Group

40

Improving Access and Advancing Care: A Conversation with Bryan Carey, CEO of Benevis

41

Transforming Oral Health Access and Innovation with Delta Dental CEO Sarah Chavarria

42

Dr. Geith Kallas, CEO and dentist at Smile Makers Dental Center

43

Francesca Pregano, COO of Smile Makers Dental Center

44

Sam Patel, CEO of Imagine Orthodontic Studio

45

Leadership, Technology & Trends in Dentistry: A Conversation with Dr. Bradley Dykstra

46

Rick Valachovic, DMD, MPH, Executive Director of the NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management

47

Katherine Yale, Student at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, & Josh Whipple of Pacific Dental Services

48

Phil Cassis, Co-Founder & CEO, and Dr. Jason Mann, Co-Founder & Chief Dental Officer of Providence Dental Partners

49

Bryan Carey, & Dr. Jane Whang, DDS, of Benevis

50

Jeff DeBellis, COO of MAX Surgical Specialty Management

51

Alexa Brackin, VP of Communications and Business Development at Houston Texas Dental Spa

52

Masters and Mentors: Shaping Leadership and Innovation at Heartland Dental

53

Dr. Marci H. Levine, Clinical Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at NYU College of Dentistry

54

Tim North, CEO of P3 Partners Inc.

55

Dr. Carolina Perdomo Ruiz, Dentist with Boston University’s Global and Population Health Department

56

Troy Bage, CEO of Tend Dental

57

Ananya Shah and Will MacInnis, Co-CEOs at Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners

58

Dr. Cedrick McDonald, President of Victory Dental Center LLC

59

Dr. Kartik Antani, Owner and Practicing Dentist at Napa Family Dental in Albuquerque

60

Dr. Shilpi Priyadarshini, Regional Managing Director at Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics

61

Geith J. Kallas, DDS, founder of Smile Makers Dental Center

62

Frank Balkum, CEO of XPRT DSO Advisory Group

63

Oussama Founas, founder of Dentologie

64

Mariz Tanious, Chief Dental Officer at Affinity Dental Management

65

Demias Pegues, CEO of MyOrthodontist North Carolina

66

Automating Data: No More Manual Hassles

67

Jay Glazer, Director of Business Development at DC Dental

68

Revolutionizing Dental Care: A Conversation with Heartland Dental's Chief Digital Officer

69

Dr. Efrain Coronado, Dental Director at Sage Dental

70

Dr. Sibera Brannon, Practice Owner at Affordable Dentures and Implants

71

Dr. Manu Chaudhry, President of Capitol Dental Care

72

Dr. Sundeep Rawal, Senior Vice President of Implant Support Services at Aspen Dental

73

Dr. Catrise Austin, owner of VIP Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry

74

Dr. Alexander Einbinder, Owner of Grace Dental Smiles and Caterpillar Dental

75

Exploring Access and Affordability in Orthodontics with Dr. Larry J. Moray, Founder of My Orthodontist NC

76

Dr. Desmon Brown, Vice President of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Support Services at Aspen Dental

77

Kevin Prehn, President at Concorde Career Colleges & Travis Franklin, CFO at Heartland Dental

78

Dr. Kathryn Alderman, Founder and CEO of Intelligent Care Alliance

79

Dr. Jason Auerbach, Founder of Riverside Oral Surgery and co-CEO of MAX Surgical Specialty Management

80

Dr. Jason Genta, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Smile Brands

81

Tori Lynch, Dental Operations Specialist

82

Caitlin Reen, Clinical Director of Hygiene and Assisting at Tend

83

Dr. Mark Doherty, CEO of Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Services and Southcoast Endodontics

84

Hollie Stevenson, VP of Affiliate & Government Relations at Dental Lifeline Network

85

David Sopp, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at First Choice Dental

86

Dr. Seth Gibree, Senior Director of Clinical AI and Innovation at Heartland Dental

87

Ben Hernandez, CEO and Managing Director at Skytale Group

88

Dr. Joe Rubis, Associate Dentist at Great Lakes Dental Partners

89

Cami Luljak, Senior Director of Operations at Imagen Dental Partners

90

Dr. Jeffrey B. Carter, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the U.S. Dental Surgery Network

91

Cyrus Lee, CEO of Permanente Dental Associates

92

HR Insights from Heartland Dental

93

David Ortiz, Director of Operations at Secure Dental and Co-Founder of DentVia

94

Ryan McCostlin, Founder and CEO of Tailwater Dental Partners

95

Ray Caruso, CEO of Lone Peak Dental Group

96

Dr. Andrew Goldsmith, Owner of Northshore Dental

97

Rose House, Regional Director of Operations in Illinois at P1 Dental Partners

98

Navigating Private Equity in Dentistry: Insights with Brian Hamilton, Chief Development Officer at Allied OMS

99

Dr. Ronald Saffar, Founder of My Orthodontist

100

Dr. Mahtab Sadrameli, Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, at M Sadrameli DMD

101

Dr. Jordan Cooper, Owner of Cooper Family Dentistry and partner at MB2 Dental

102

Dr. Tammeka Nickleberry, CEO of TLN Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

103

Haim Haviv, Founder and CEO of Hudson Dental

104

Navigating Staffing Challenges and Embracing Dental Technology with Dr. Frank Clayton

105

Dr. Marlon Brown from Gateway Dental and Implant Center

106

Balancing Innovation and Personal Touch in Dental Care with Nina McCormack

107

The Evolving Face of Dentistry: Insights from a 40-Year Industry Veteran

108

Dr. Bradley Dykstra, Founder and CEO of MMI Smiles Dental Group

109

Dr. Emily Letran, CEO of Sea Breeze Dental

110

Adapting to Modern Challenges in Orthodontics: A Conversation with Dr. Gabriela Hricko of Great Expressions Dental Centers

111

Financial Fitness for Dentists: Automating Your Way to Success

112

Mariah Muhammad speaks with Himanshu Tiwari, Director of Quality and Risk Management at Sun Life Health Medical and Dental

113

Dr. Alexander Einbinder, Dentist at Caterpillar Dental

114

Dr. James Younan, Director of Dental Services at Sun Life Health

115

Dr. Jim Arnold

116

Navigating the Future of Dentistry: A Conversation with Adam Richichi, CEO of Archway Dental Partners

117

Dr. Raj Puri, Owner of Smiles Dental Center

118

Matt Carlston, Dentist at Comfort Dental

119

Driving Same-Store Growth in Dental Practices

120

Bela Perez-Torres, Director, Hygiene Strategy & Operations, Aspen Dental Management, Inc.

121

Richard Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer at U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM)

122

Dr. Chad Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer at Carpenter Dental

123

Navigating the Consolidation Wave: Tips for Practice Owners

124

Your Mouth Isn't an Island: Understanding the Oral-Systemic Connection

125

Dental Data Security: Blind Spots and Building Redundancy with InsideDesk

126

Dr. Kyle Hollis, Chief Clinical Officer at SGA Dental Partners

127

Changing Layers of Dentistry: Patient Behavior, PPOs, and the Role of Membership Plans on Practice Growth

128

Infection Control at the Office: A Deep Dive

129

How the Chicago Dental Society can boost a dentist’s career path – and be good for business.

130

The Full Arch Landscape: Balancing Speed with Patient Care

131

Armanda Lester, Vice President of Operations at North American Dental Group

132

Heartland Dental adds Maryland practice + Abra Health Group opens integrated medical-dental practice in New Jersey

133

Dipesh Patel, Founder and CEO of Blueprint Smiles Dental Group

134

Innovations in Dentistry: A Conversation with Dr. Seth Gibree, Senior Director of Clinical AI and Innovation at Heartland Dental

135

Wisconsin governor to sign bill authorizing dental therapists

136

5 recent Heartland Dental moves

137

Heartland Dental expands in North Carolina + Sage Dental opens 2nd office in 6 days

138

Cracking the Code of Scale: RCM in the Eyes of a 10-Location Powerhouse

139

Kleer Insights: Navigating DSO Dynamics in 2024 with Resource Consolidation, Tech Solutions, and Dental Success featuring Dan Crawford and Greg Mahoney

140

8 dental leadership moves

141

Michael Adelberg, Executive Director of the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP)

142

Suzanne Ebert, VP of Dental Professional Career Services at American Dental Association

143

From Drips to Dividends: Why Smart Water Management Boosts Your Practice

144

Heartland Dental's Workforce Success: Strategies, Engagement, and Growth with Tyler Micenheimer, SVP of Talent Acquisition

145

Dental real estate company acquires 8 locations + Affordable Dentures & Implants to open 30 offices in 2024

146

De-risking Your DSO with a Trusted Partner

147

Aspen Dental opens 14th California office + Specialized Dental Partners expands in Ohio, Georgia

148

Marilyn Sandor, Founder and CEO of GoodCheckup

149

SmileDirectClub to shut down

150

Jeffrey Tomcsik, CEO of Grand Dental Group

151

Abe Jarjoura, Founder & Owner, Dental Care Team Group

152

5 recent dentistry 'firsts'

153

The AI Revolution in Dentistry: Transforming Patient Care, Marketing, and Business Outcomes

154

Haim Haviv, CEO & Founder of Hudson Dental

155

Dr. Catrise Austin, Cosmetic Dentist and Celebrity Branding Coach at VIP Smiles

156

Kristen Cusack, CEO of Phase 1 Equity

157

Dr. Bradley Dykstra, CEO of MI Smiles Dental Group

158

Decoding Dental Excellence: Guardian Dental's Strategic Leap with Jarvis Analytics – A Conversation with Directors Donnie McMaster and Ephy Weinberg

159

Biden Administration proposes rule to add adult dental coverage as essential health benefit under ACA: 4 notes

160

Elevating Oral Healthcare with Dr. Theresa Wang of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers

161

Harold Gornbein, Head of Business Development at Apex Reimbursement Specialists and Genesis Dental Partners

162

Santosh Patel, President of Complete Specialty Solutions

163

MB2 Dental adds partners in Arizona, New York + Affordable Care opens Virginia, Ohio locations

164

Dr. Noel Liu, Owner of Secure Dental

165

Tobi Bosede, CEO at DentalFynd

166

Heartland Dental partners with 2 Florida practices + 3 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know

167

Dr. Richard Huot, CEO of Beachside Dental Consultants, Inc.

168

6 dental leadership moves

169

Dental Care Alliance expands in Delaware + Sage Dental opens Florida practice

170

Peter Alemis, Chief Development Officer at Family Dental Care

171

8 dental staffing updates to know

172

PE-backed DSO acquires 2 Texas dental practices + ProSmile sells SmartArches brand to private equity company

173

2 Minnesota group practices form dentist-led DSO + Sage Dental opens Georgia practice

174

Henry Schein hit with cybersecurity incident

175

Myechia Minter-Jordan, President and CEO, and Kaz Rafia, Chief Health Equity Officer, both from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

176

Consolidating and Simplifying Using Technology

177

Chicago dentists file suit against Chicago Public Health

178

The Difference Maker of AI in Dentistry

179

Artificial intelligence in dentistry: 5 recent updates

180

Common Operational Challenges for DSOs

181

MB2 Dental makes 1st expansion in Wisconsin + US Oral Surgery Management expands West Coast presence

182

Technology's Role in Lagging Reimbursements

183

MB2 Dental partners with Kentucky practice + 4 dental leadership moves

184

6 dental acquisitions in August

185

The Road to the Highest Honors of Dentistry

186

The Importance of Independent Auditing of Cybersecurity for DSOs

187

US Endo Partners Renames to Specialized Dental Partners + 3 Dental Leadership Moves

188

New York considers adding dental therapy + Imagen Dental Partners expands in California, Minnesota

189

Heartland Dental Adds Colorado Practice + Espire Dental Gains Investment from Ironwood Capital to Fuel Growth

190

5 Federal Government, Policy Updates for Dentists to Know

191

Dental365 Acquires 2 Offices in New Jersey, Massachusetts + Oakpoint Affiliates with North Carolina Practice

192

California Passes Law Bringing More Clarity to Dental Benefit Plans

193

Growth and Development in the Dental Industry

194

Using Dental AI to Treat Patients More Efficiently

195

7 Dental Technology Updates

196

Heartland Dental Launches Continuing Education Program + 4 Dental Leadership Moves

197

Sage Dental Continues Florida Expansion + 2 Schools Appointing Dental School Deans in July

198

Delta Dental of California's Legal Counsel Suffers Data Breach

199

Richard A. Huot, DDS, Chief Executive Officer at Beachside Dental Consultants

200

CMS Proposes Additional Dental Codes for ASCs in 2024

201

Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, FICD, King Endodontics & US Endo Partners

202

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers Taps Former Straumann Exec as CEO + Bond Orthodontics Expands in California

203

Lightwave Dental Partners Gets private Investment + Cornerstone Dental Specialties Acquires 6 Practices

204

Dave Salciccioli, Chief Strategy Officer at Singing River Dentistry

205

David Thoni, Chief Growth Officer at Independence Dental

206

Sonrava Health Acquires 24 Dental Offices in 3 States + PE-Backed DSO Expands into Texas

207

Vimal Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer at Empire Dental Arts

208

Dr. Bernice Teplitsky, Owner of Wrigleyville Dental Group

209

Lisa Ward, Vice President of Communications at Association of Dental Support Organizations

210

John Button, Executive Chairman at CollectiveCare Dental

211

Ready or Not: AI is Here in Dentistry

212

Dr. Scott Kalniz, Founder of Kalniz DSO Advisory Group

213

The Evolution of Patient Communication in the DSO

214

American Dental Hygienists' Association CEO Ann Battrell Dies + Imagen Dental Partners Appoints New CFO

215

Ray Caruso, CEO of Lone Peak Dental Group

216

Sage Dental Opens 100th Practice + Western Dental Relocates, Expands California Office

217

Oliver Gelles, Chief Marketing Officer at OrthoFi

218

Giving Back to Communities - Dr. David Foster's Mission Trip to Honduras

219

Biolase to Cut 20% of US Workforce + SGA Dental Partners Adds 100th Office

220

Managed Care of North America Hit with Data Breach

221

Dr. Jason Auerbach, Founder of Riverside Oral Surgery

222

Cyrus Lee, DMD, Chief Executive Officer at Permanente Dental Associates

223

Revenue Cycle Management Through the Lens of a Former DSO Executive

224

Integrating AI into Dentistry

225

Illinois bill requires dental offices to give patients 30-day notice of closure + more

226

CMS Adds Oral Health Initiative to Strategic Plan + Image Specialty Partners Expands in California

227

Jonathan Mason, Chief Clinical Officer at Select Dental Management LLC

228

Premier Care Dental Management Expands in New Jersey + 4 Dental Organizations Adding Practices in Florida

229

5 Federal Government, Policy Updates for Dentists to Know

230

Building a Scalable and Successful Membership Plan for your DSO

231

Illinois Dental Office to Pay $300K Settlement Over Alleged False Claim Act Violations + More

232

Marquee Dental Partners Adds 3 Practices in Florida + 2 New DSO CEOs to Know

233

2 Minnesota Orthodontists Partner to Launch New Practice + Liberty Dental Plan Taps Dr. Rosa Roldan as Chief Dental Officer

234

The Smilist Names Andrew Mintz as CEO + More

235

Trends and Tips on Oral Cancer

236

Henry Schein Acquires Dental Distribution Company + Texas Woman Arrested for Practicing Without a Dental License

237

Espire Dental Acquires Colorado Practice + 3 Dental Organizations Naming New Presidents

238

Henry Schein in the News: 6 Updates

239

U.S. Oral Surgery Management Enters Pennsylvania, New Mexico + 3 DSO Investments Totaling $355M

240

Western Dental Opens California Office + 4 Dental Acquisitions in April

241

Affordable Care Opens North Carolina Practice + Oak Dental Partners Lands $153M in Financing

242

Paving the Way for a More Efficient DSO Revenue Cycle

243

The Economic Climate for Dental Practices: Setbacks and Solutions - with Sunbit

244

Espire Dental Appoints New CFO + 2 Recent Dental Practice Closures to Know

245

Aspen Dental Hacked, Patient Data not Compromised + Walmart Health Set to Expand Dental Care Access in Oklahoma

246

Former ADA President Dies at 80 + Pacific Dental Services Opens 19 Oractices in 4 Months

247

Dental Tech Company Gains $40M Growth Capital Investment + 5 Dental Leadership Moves

248

Dental Monitoring Files 2 Patent Infringement Claims for its Remote Dental Scanner + More

249

Image Specialty Partners Acquires Oregon Orthodontics Practice + 3 Dental CFO Moves

250

How IV Sedation Can Help You Grow Your Practice or DSO!

251

Our Move to the Cloud: One DSO Shares Their Experience Moving to a Cloud-Based Practice Management Solution

252

Washington State Governor Signs Bill to Improve Dental School Faculty Recruitment

253

OrthoFX Earns FDA Clearance for Clear Aligner System + Guardian Dentistry Partners Gains Alabama Practice

254

6 Federal Government, Policy Updates for Dentists to Know

255

6 Private Equity Deals in Dental in Q1

256

Freedom Dental Partners Acquires Dntl Bar + North Dakota Weighs Expanded Dental Benefits Under Medicaid

257

Elliot Zibel, CEO of Select Dental Management LLC

258

Mitchell Ellingson, DDS, Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Founder, Gen4 Dental

259

Joseph Wineman, DMD, Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Wineman Dental

260

ADA Updates CDT Codes: 3 Things to Know + 3 Dental Groups Expanding into New States

261

Dental Care Alliance Surpasses 400 Practices + Beacon Oral Specialists Enters Florida Market

262

Growth for Dental Practices in Economic Uncertaitnty

263

7 Dental Workforce Updates

264

Mosaic Dental Collective Partners with Private Equity Firm + Benevis Appoints New CFO

265

8 Dental Groups Expanding in the West

266

Leah Sigler, the President of TheTeleDentists

267

Affordable Care Opens Georgia Practice + 5 DSOs Expanding in the Midwest

268

High Point University Dental School Developing World's Largest Simulation Lab

269

Dental Care Alliance Adds Chicago Practice, Reaches 50 Midwest Offices + Premier Dental Care Management Hits 115 Offices

270

4 Things Dentists Need to Know about the MATE Act

271

Walmart Partners with Quip, Adds Teledentistry Services + 5 Dental Practice Openings

272

Guardian Dentistry Partners Expands in North Carolina, Florida + 3 DSO Deals Totaling $36M

273

6 Dental Payer Updates

274

Endodontic Practice Partners Adds 14 Offices + 4 Updates on Dental Schools

275

Russia-Ukraine War Continues to Tighten Dental Supply Chain + Premier Care Dental Management Enters New Hampshire

276

7 Dental Leadership Moves

277

Allied OMS Adds 3 Practices in Colorado, Oregon + USOSM Launches Reimbursement Program for Medical Missions

278

California's Updated Mask Policy: What Dentists Should Know

279

How Dentistry is Evolving with Dr. Cindy Roark of Sage Dental

280

3 New Dental Technologies + 4 Dental 1sts to Know

281

USOSM Adds Practices in 3 States + 3 Updates From 3 DSO Giants

282

4 Dental Acquisitions

283

How Data and Analytics are Helping Improve Patient Care in Dentistry

284

Bluetree Dental Gains $32M Private Equity Investment + Louisiana Dentist Debuts Dental Implant Robot

285

CMS Clarifies No Surprises Act for Dentists: 4 Things to Know

286

Premier Care Dental Management Acquires Massachusetts Practice + Imagen Dental Partners Adds Practices in Oregon, Wisconsin

287

9 Dental Leadership Moves

288

5 Recent Dental Partnerships to Know

289

US Endo Gains California Practice + 3 Pacific Dental Services Moves in 4 Weeks

290

5 Recent DSO Milestones + More

291

Pacific Dental Services, High Point University Partner to Expand Epic Health Record System

292

Sage Dental Continues Expansion in Georgia, Florida + Oakpoint Hits 40 Practices

293

Brident Dental & Orthodontics Opens New Texas Office + Washington, DC, Oral Surgeon Debuts Dental Implant Robot

294

US Endo Gains Kansas Practice + Pacific Dental Services Invests in Medical Device Company

295

SmileDirectClub to Pay $2.95M in Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

296

Inclusion and Purpose in the Workplace

297

3 Dental Milestones to Know + 3 Dental Leadership Moves

298

Zerita Buchanan, DDS, Commonwealth Fund Fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Founder of Dental Dreams

299

Imagen Dental Partners Expands in California, Illinois + 4 Dental C-Suite Moves to Know

300

When is the Best Time to Consider Private Equity and Which Model is Right for me?

301

Community Dental Partners Adds Texas Practice + 2 Teledentistry Updates to Know

302

Sage Dental Opens 2nd Office in 1 Week + 4 CMS Updates for Dentists to Know

303

KidZdent Joins Dental Care Alliance + 5 Dental Groups Expanding on the East Coast