Today's Top 20 Stories
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PracticeTek acquires dental software company
PraticeTek, a provider of healthcare technology solutions, acquired Ora Dental, a dental practice management platform.
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Sonendo appoints CFO, 2 senior vice presidents
Dental technology company Sonendo named a new CFO and two new senior vice presidents.
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North Carolina dentist surrenders license
A North Carolina dentist has surrendered her license to practice in the state permanently after multiple infection control violations.
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Illinois dental office to close after owner's retirement
An Illinois dentist will retire from his practice June 26 after 46 years of service.
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ADA sells Chicago headquarters building to Lurie Children's Hospital
The American Dental Association recently sold its Chicago headquarters building to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s of Chicago.
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Texas dental clinic battles landlord for safer work conditions amid heat warnings
Inspire Dental of San Antonio claims its operations are at risk due to a lack of air conditioning, construction issues, and code violations at its building, CBS affiliate KENS 5 reported June 5.
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MB2 Dental acquires New York practice
Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with a dental practice in Rockville Centre, N.Y.
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Dental real estate company expands in 7 states
Chicago-based National Dental Healthcare REIT, a dental real estate company, acquired nine locations across seven states.
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Straine Dental Management names Dr. Scott Jolly as chief engagement officer
Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management appointed Scott Jolly, DDS, as chief engagement officer.
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2 oral care products recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination: 4 notes for dentists
HomeoCare Laboratories issued a voluntary nationwide recall for two batches of its oral care products that were distributed through dental practices.
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West Coast vs. East Coast: Which region pays dentists more?
Dentists can earn an average of $216,280 in Washington, the highest-paying state for dentists on the West Coast, compared to $234,670 in Maryland, the highest-paying state on the East Coast.
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4 DSOs expanding in Pennsylvania
Several DSOs have expanded their networks in Pennsylvania.
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22.8M people now disenrolled from Medicaid: 10 notes for dentists
About 22.8 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of June 4, according to data from KFF.
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US Oral Surgery Management adds 3 practices
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices to its network.
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Smilebliss Orthodontics hits 30 offices
Metairie, La.-based Smilebliss Orthodontics has grown to support 30 offices in 14 states.
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Affordable Care opens Pennsylvania dental practice
Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care recently opened an Affordable Dentures & Implants office in Greensburg, Pa.
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How dentists view DSOs in 2024
An increasing number of dentists have become more open to joining DSOs as these organizations work to refute misconceptions and support dental professionals, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Rhode Island dentist loses federal appeal in vaccine mandate case
A Rhode Island dentist who was ordered to stop seeing patients for defying the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate lost his appeal in federal court, WJAR reported June 4.
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US needs nearly 1,000 dental professionals to fill shortage areas: HRSA
There are currently 6,842 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Oral surgeon hourly pay vs. minimum wage by state
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $173.79 per hour in North Carolina, the state with the highest average hourly wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, compared to the state's minimum wage of $7.25.
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