News and Insights

7.15.26

“The Long Recovery: A 2026 Mid-Year Update”

Brian Colao authored The Lead Magazine article, “The Long Recovery: A 2026 Mid-Year Update.”

2.23.26

“Navigating AI in Dentistry”

Jena Taft authored The Lead article “Navigating AI in Dentistry.” Taft provides a practical overview of how artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into dental practices, along with the…

3.06.25

2025: A Year of Recovery and Innovation for DSOs

In “2025: A Year of Recovery and Innovation for DSOs” Brian Colao discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) in 2025, following a tumultuous economic period.

7.15.26

13th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Welcome back to the Definitive Conference for DSOs, proudly hosted by Dykema’s DSO Industry Group!  This award-winning conference is the highest anticipated DSO event of the year and is set to bring…

8.06.25

12th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Considered the best informational and networking event of the year, our award-winning conference brings hundreds of the greatest thought leaders in the industry, all in the same place, for three…

7.10.24

11th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Considered the best informational and networking event of the year, our award-winning conference brings hundreds of the greatest thought leaders in the industry, all in the same place, for three…

9.02.26

Illinois Expands Governmental Oversight on Private Equity Investments in Healthcare

On August 7, 2026, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 500, Public Act 104-0782 (“Act”) into law, effective January 1, 2027. The Act significantly broadens the scope of healthcare…

7.27.26

North Carolina Eliminates Pre-Approval Requirement for Dental Management Arrangements

Effective July 7, 2026, North Carolina eliminated the long-standing requirement that dental service organizations (“DSOs”) submit management arrangements to the North Carolina State Board of Dental…

6.24.26

Colorado Dental Board Promulgates Regulations on DSOs Effective January 1, 2027

The Colorado Dental Board (“Board”) recently adopted new regulations that explicitly allow dental services organizations (“DSOs”) to operate in the state. However, the Board also confirmed, among…

3.31.26

Can a DSO Transaction Create an Overlooked Filing Requirement (with Tyler Hubert)

Affiliated Service Groups (ASGs) are common in DSO structures, and depending on how employee benefits are arranged, they can unintentionally create a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA),…

7.22.24

Dissolving Your Business? Here’s What You Need To Know about the CTA’s Latest Reporting Requirements (with Jeff Gifford)

Dissolving your business before January 1, 2025? According to some recent guidance regarding the Corporate Transparency Act, you might still have outstanding paperwork to file with FinCEN. Jeff…

7.13.23

The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice Of The DSO Industry – Episode 132

Dykema attorneys Virgil Ochoa & Sean Buckley join Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, to discuss dental group practice and DSO cybersecurity in 2023 on Episode 132 of the Group Dentistry Now…

7.05.22

Dental Marketing Theory – A Podcast by Gary Bird: Dentists Shouldn’t Sweat a Recession

Brian Colao, lead DSO attorney at Dykema, joins Gary to talk about how practice owners should handle a recession, what essential rules DSO leaders need to follow, and why dentists need to stop…

6.23.22

The Dental Entrepreneur Podcast with Dr. Mark Costes: DSO’s State of the Union

Brian Colao, Principle of Dykema, joins Dr. Mark Costes on the podcast today. His DSO focused law firm employs over fifty attorneys that create DSO structures from the ground up for the growing group,…

2.18.26

“Brian Colao on Innovation, Survival and the Future of Dentistry”

Brian Colao was quoted throughout the Group Dentistry Now article, “Brian Colao on Innovation, Survival and the Future of Dentistry.” 

8.05.25

“AI, Compliance, and Clarity: Navigating the Future with Jenna Taft of Dykema”

Jena Taft appeared on the Practice Pulse Podcast episode “AI, Compliance, and Clarity: Navigating the Future with Jenna Taft of Dykema.”

7.08.25

“Getting Your Legal House In Order In The Age of AI: Jena Taft, Senior Counsel at Dykema”

Jena Taft appeared on AREO Dental Group Podcast Filling You In with A-Squared episode, “Getting Your Legal House In Order In The Age of AI: Jena Taft, Senior Counsel at Dykema” discussing how dental…

7.15.26

Dykema DSO Industry Group to Match Attendee Donations for Three Charities at 13th Annual DSO Conference

The Dykema DSO Industry Group today announced that it will match every donation made to three featured charities during the 13th Annual DSO Conference, July 15 to 17 in Denver, CO. The Group will…

1.06.26

Dykema Elects 10 New Members

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that its Executive Board elected 10 new members to the firm effective January 1, 2026. Dykema’s new members, their resident office, and practice…

10.30.25

Dykema’s 2025 M&A Outlook Survey Report: Dealmakers Anticipate a Strengthening U.S. M&A Market

For more than two decades, Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Survey has tracked the pulse of U.S. dealmaking. The firm’s 2025 survey, with responses from 216 executives, bankers, private equity leaders, and…

10.30.25

2025 Trends Report: Annual Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey

For 21 years, Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Survey has tracked the pulse of dealmaking in the U.S., consistently affirming a central truth: the M&A market reflects the health of the broader economy.…

10.30.25

M&A Sector Spotlight: Dental Service Organizations

2025 will be remembered throughout the DSO industry as The Year of the Muted Recovery. At the beginning of the year, optimism was high that the M&A drought and challenging conditions that began in mid…

9.25.26

Scaling Without Exposure

Jena Taft will serve as a featured presenter for the Scaling Without Exposure executive summit for healthcare leaders.

8.31.26

Market Update and AI Roadmap

Brian Colao will serve as the keynote speaker at the 6th Annual Dental RCM Bootcamp, hosted by Zentist.

1.30.26

Changing the Face of Dentistry Through Innovation

Brian Colao presented “Changing the Face of Dentistry Through Innovation” at the CareStack™ - Dental Practice Management Inner Circle on Friday, January 30, 2026, in San Antonio. 

9.16.25

Cyber Response Readiness Simulation – Securing Your DSO’s Future Through Crisis Preparedness

Dykema attorney Dante Stella joins Group Dentistry Now's webinar, "Cyber Response Readiness Simulation – Securing Your DSO’s Future Through Crisis Preparedness," designed to prepare DSO leaders for…

1.19.23

Elizabeth Voss to Present in Dental Compliance Institute Program

Elizabeth Voss will serve as a featured speaker in Dental Compliance Institute's virtual program, "2023 State of Compliance Address," on January 19, 2023. Voss will discuss little known facts about…

11.10.22

Growth for Profitability: Using Analytics and Technology to Grow Your DSO in 2023

In this virtual summit, “Growth for Profitability”, DSO influencer Brian Colao moderates two sessions with five expert guest speakers. Together, they teach you how to make 2023 an excellent year for…