As of July 7, 2026, North Carolina eliminated the requirement that dental management arrangements between dental service organizations (DSOs) and dental practices receive pre-approval from the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners. Section 38A.2 of Session Law 2026-41 represents a significant deregulatory shift that removes a key barrier to entry and operational flexibility for DSOs, dental management companies and investors pursuing M&A transactions involving dental practices in North Carolina.
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Source: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/client-resources/alerts/2026/7/north-carolina-eliminates-board-pre-approval-for-dental-management-arrangements-what-dsos-and-investors-need-to-know/