News and Insights

10.02.26

Thoughts For The DSO Industry In 2026 And Beyond By Brian Colao

Brian Colao examines the 2026 DSO outlook, including a potential M&A rebound, technology-driven growth, regulatory compliance and operational success.

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…

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…

9.21.26

Bill Introduced To Establish New Federal Corporate Practice of Medicine Restrictions

On September 16, 2026, the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Largely modeled after Oregon’s Senate Bill 951, this bill…

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…

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,…

10.02.26

"The 10th Annual 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry"

Brian Colao was recognized by Incisal Edge as one of its "32 Most Influential People in Dentistry."

9.24.26

"The Legal M&A Playbook: How to Maximize Your Practice Exit with Eric White"

Eric White was featured on the Dental Mentors podcast episode, "The Legal M&A Playbook: How to Maximize Your Practice Exit with Eric White."

9.22.26

“Structure, Regulation, and the Second Bite (ft. Craig Woods and Dean Gould, Dykema)”

What can healthcare organizations do today to better position themselves for a future transaction? Dykema’s Craig Woods and Dean Gould joined Cayse Llorens on The Cordea Operator’s Edge Podcast for a…

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…

Fall 2026

2026 AAOMS Annual Meeting

Meet Dykema’s DSO attorneys at Booth 315 during the 2026 AAOMS Annual Meeting to discuss legal and regulatory issues affecting oral surgery practices.

9.25.26

Scaling Without Exposure

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

9.22.26

DSO, Growth, or Independence? How Dentists Should Think About Their Next Move

Jena E. Taft joins the Thriving Dentist Expert Panel to discuss whether dentists should remain independent, partner with a DSO or pursue another path.

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…