Today's Top 20 Stories
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Cost to visit an oral surgeon in each state
The average cost to visit an oral surgeon in Alaska is between $99 and $147, the highest of any state, according to insurance company Sidecar Health's care calculator.
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Oregon dental practice suddenly closes
Pacific Northwest Implant Studio and General Dentistry in Eugene, Ore., led by Matthew Byrne, DDS, has shut down unexpectedly, leaving patients without care, according to a Jan. 11 report by ABC affiliate KEZI.
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Are DSO-affiliated dentists satisfied with their benefits?
Forty-two percent of DSO-affiliated dentists are satisfied or very satisfied with their benefits, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
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Dental robotics in the news: 3 updates
Neocis, the manufacturer of the Yomi dental implant robot, has marked several milestones in recent weeks.
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11 dental school updates to know
Here are 11 dental school updates that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 28:
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Mask mandates resurface: What dentists need to know
The reimplementation of mask mandates in healthcare settings could affect dental practices.
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4 clinical leadership updates in dentistry
Here are four clinical leadership updates Becker's has reported on since Nov. 3:
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3 DSOs adding practices in Texas in 30 days
Here are three dental organizations that have expanded their Texas networks that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 19:
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Minnesota practice backed up 6 months due to dental hygienist shortage
Dental practices in Minnesota are facing major scheduling backlogs, mainly due to the lack of available dental hygienists, according to a Jan. 10 report by ABC affiliate KSTP-TV.
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New Jersey group opens 1st dental practice
Newly formed Haven Dental, founded by Charles Wei, DDS, opened its first practice location.
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Heartland Dental expands in North Carolina
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has added a North Carolina practice to its network.
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Wisconsin dental practice suffers data breach
First Choice Dental, which operates 11 dental clinics throughout Wisconsin, suffered a cybersecurity incident.
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SmileDirectClub violated WARN Act with layoffs, lawsuit alleges
SmileDirectClub is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company violated the WARN Act when it laid off its employees during its shutdown.
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6 dentistry updates in Georgia
Two DSOs that added practices in Georgia and four other dental industry updates that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 8:
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Sage Dental opens Florida office
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened an office in Tampa, Fla.
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Pennsylvania dentist sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting patients
A Pennsylvania dentist was recently sentenced to up to 23 months in prison for sexually assaulting patients, ABC affiliate WNEP reported Jan. 11.
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Indiana Senate introduces bill to revamp rules for dental insurers
Members of the Indiana Senate presented SB 132, which establishes accountability for dental insurers in the state.
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Staffing could continue to be a thorn in dentistry's side
The dental workforce emerged as one of the biggest issues in the industry during 2023, and there doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel coming anytime soon.
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Dental AI company raises $5.65M to drive expansion
Peerlogic, a dental AI company, raised $5.65 million during a Series Seed equity fundraising round.
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Georgia governor proposes $178M for new dental school
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp recently proposed putting $178 million toward construction of a dental school at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Atlanta News First reported Jan. 10.
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