Today's Top 20 Stories
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How much dentists make in the 10 worst states for business
General dentists have an average annual salary of $154,860 in Hawaii, the worst state for business, according to July 11 rankings from CNBC.
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Florida dental lab fined for installing a dental chair
A dental laboratory in Florida was fined for having a dental chair installed on its premises.
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The biggest factors to consider when joining a DSO
Whether to join a DSO or MSO is one of the most important decisions dentists will be faced with during their career, especially as consolidation increases in the industry.
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What the US needs to solve its dental workforce shortage
As the dental industry deals with ongoing workforce shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking for solutions to alleviate these challenges.
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Beyond the norm: 3 DSOs with unique business models
Several new DSOs have emerged in recent years with unique operational models and growth strategies to support their networks and recruit dentists.
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Oral surgery execs take action amid growing cybersecurity threats
Oral surgery leaders are paying close attention to emerging cybersecurity threats in the wake of an industry warning from the FBI.
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North Dakota college earns approval to add dental hygiene, assisting programs
Bismarck (N.D.) State College received approval to offer associate degree programs for dental hygiene and dental assisting, according to a July 11 report by Prairie Public Broadcasting.
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Dentists' earnings in the top 10 states for business
General dentists have an average annual salary of $187,950 in Virginia, the best state for business, according to July 11 rankings from CNBC.
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Dental hygiene grads down 2%, dental assisting grads down 17% since 2019
The number of graduates from accredited dental hygiene and dental assisting programs have both decreased since 2019, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Tennessee dental practice hacked
Oak Ridge, Tenn.-based Core Dental Health's system was recently hacked, potentially exposing patient information.
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3 DSOs nearing 100 practices
There are several DSOs close to reaching their 100th practice milestone.
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Stratasys launches high-volume 3D printer
Stratasys, a dental 3D printer manufacturer, released DentaJet XL for dental labs with high volumes.
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California dental benefits company suffers data breach
Long Beach, Calif.-based Dental Health Services suffered an email data breach affecting 4,562 members.
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Medit taps Han Ryu as its next CEO
Dental 3D scanning and digital dentistry company Medit named Han Ryu as its new CEO.
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New Hampshire seeks to recruit more Medicaid dental providers: 8 notes
New Hampshire is currently trying to entice more dental providers to treat Medicaid patients, the New Hampshire Bulletin reported July 11.
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Heartland Dental office in Colorado sold for $2.4M
A single-tenant property housing a Heartland Dental office in Montrose, Colo., sold for $2.4 million.
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This DSO's objective: a win-win situation
Striking a deal that benefits all parties involved is the main objective of Cal Dental USA's operational model.
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Rhode Island, Louisiana pass dental loss ratio bills
Lawmakers in Rhode Island and Louisiana passed legislation to hold dental insurance companies more accountable through dental loss ratio bills.
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Tennessee dentist closes practice, files for bankruptcy
Former patients of a dental practice in Memphis, Tenn., are searching for answers after the office was shut down and the dentist filed for bankruptcy, according to a July 10 report by WREG Memphis.
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CMS proposes expanding dental services eligible for fee-for-service Medicare payments
CMS released several proposals July 10 related to Medicare payments and claims submissions for dental services.
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