Today's Top 20 Stories
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Cordental Group appoints new CEO
Cincinnati-based Cordental Group recently hired Len Schiavone to be its next CEO, PE Hub reported Sept. 19.
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Virginia Dental Association installs new leadership
The Virginia Dental Association named a new president, president-elect and secretary-treasurer to its board of directors for the 2024-25 term, according to a Sept. 19 news release.
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DSO milestones happening in 1 month
Here are eight recent achievements made by DSOs and dental groups, including practice milestones, expansions into new states and more, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 20:
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Patients of suspended dentist urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitis
The Spokane Regional Health District and Washington State Department of Health are advising patients of a local dental clinic to get tested due to potential infection control allegations.
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Smile Partners adds Georgia dental practice
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently added a Georgia dental practice to its network.
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Federal judge rejects Align Technology's $27.5M settlement in antitrust case
A federal judge has rejected Align Technology's proposed $27.5 million settlement in its antitrust case.
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Kentucky dentist arrested in murder case allowed to continue practicing
A Kentucky dentist who was recently arrested in connection with a 2023 murder has been authorized to continue practicing dentistry, Mountain Top Media reported Sept. 18.
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5 dentists opening practices
Here are five dentists who have recently opened practices or have plans to open practices this year:
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Orthodontists per capita across 17 states
Maine has the highest number of orthodontists per capita out of any state at 8.56 orthodontists for every 100,000 residents.
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5 notes on dentist independence
The uptick in DSOs, rising dental school debt and the lack of reimbursement increases have resulted in fewer dentists remaining in independent or solo practices.
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TikTok can be used for dental patient education: Study
TikTok and social media can be an effective tool for dental professionals to promote oral health, according to research from the California Dental Association.
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Dental hygienist ranked among most desirable jobs in US
Dental hygienist was recently ranked among the top 10 most desirable jobs in the U.S. by BeamJobs.
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HighFive Healthcare adds 6 doctors to expand specialty dental care
Birmingham, Ala.-based HighFive Healthcare recently added six doctors to its network.
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Imagen Dental Partners expands into 15th state
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners entered its 15th state through a partnership with a practice in Oklahoma.
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Aspen Dental to open Connecticut office
Chicago-based Aspen Dental plans to open an office in Mansfield, Conn., The Chronicle reported Sept. 18.
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CEO vs. worker pay at 6 dental companies
The highest-paid dental company CEOs are paid between 69 and 1,271 times more than the median annual salary for employees at these companies, according to new data from AFL-CIO.
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Federal bill to improve dental care accessibility introduced
A companion bill to the Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024 has been introduced to Congress.
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Illinois dental practice closes office
An Illinois dental practice will be closing one of its locations and merging it with its other two offices, The Telegraph reported Sept. 17.
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Penn Dental Medicine gets grant to improve care for patients with disabilities
Penn Dental Medicine received a $620,900 grant to further advance dental care for individuals with disabilities.
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uLab launches new clear aligner material
Orthodontics company uLab introduced Reva, a thermoforming material used to improve clear aligner products.
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