273: The New Legal Rules Every Dental Practice Owner Must Know

What happens when the laws governing your practice change every few months, and you find out the hard way?

Emmett Scott sits down with Eric Scalzo and John Saran, partners at Holland & Knight, to break down the wave of new state regulations reshaping dental practice growth in 2026. They walk through the recent California settlement making headlines, why non-competes and ownership disclosures are under new scrutiny, and how practices in Indiana secured their own exemption simply by showing up during the legislative process. The takeaway: the practices protecting themselves right now aren't panicking, they're paying attention. This one's essential listening before your next hire, partnership, or transaction.

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🔗 HK Navigator (state-by-state regulation tracker): https://www.hklaw.com/en/general-pages/holland-knight-navigator-mapping-healthcare-transaction-laws

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Today's episode is sponsored by Holland & Knight, a partner of the DEO.