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  1. Maine woman sentenced for stealing $500K from dental office
    A Maine woman was sentenced to 90 days in jail for stealing $500,000 from a dental office where she worked, CBS affiliate WGME reported June 11.
  2. Dentists' gross hourly billings up 6%
    The average hourly gross billings for solo dentists in private practice was $572 per practice hour in 2023, an increase over $539 per hour in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  3. Why 1 dentist decided to get a medical degree
    Although Lisa Simon, MD, DMD, serves as an associate physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, she is also deeply involved in the oral health of patients.

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  1. Alabama dentists concerned about proposed Botox rule: 4 notes
    Some Alabama dentists are concerned about a proposed rule that could limit where Botox is administered on patients, WBRC reported June 10.
  2. Dr. Elisa Velazquez sworn in as New Jersey Dental Association president
    Elisa Velazquez, DMD, was installed as the 155th president of the New Jersey Dental Association.
  3. Affordable Care opens dental office in Maryland
    Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care recently opened an Affordable Dentures & Implants office in Annapolis, Md.
  4. Upcoming dental school launches rural medicine scholarship
    The University of Pikeville (Ky.) partnered with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical in Kentucky to create a scholarship program for its upcoming dental school.

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  1. Pearl named preferred AI provider to dental supply company
    Midwest Dental, a dental technology and supply distributor, named Pearl as its preferred artificial intelligence provider.
  2. Why 2 MDs testified before a Senate committee about oral healthcare
    For two physicians, proper access to oral healthcare is about more than just having a nice smile.
  3. Average net incomes of private practice dentists
    The average net income of private practice dentists is $245,060, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  4. 8 dental updates in Texas
    Here are eight updates in the dental industry that have taken place since April 19: 

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  1. Dr. Kevin Patterson named president of the Colorado Dental Association
    The Colorado Dental Association installed Kevin Patterson, DDS, MD, as its 137th president.
  2. Dental AI developer earns investment to fuel expansion
    Viva AI, a dental artificial intelligence company, received an investment from a leader in the dental industry to continue its growth.
  3. Hawaii's only no-cost dental clinic to remain open after $180K donations
    Two large donations saved a no-cost dental clinic in Hawaii from closing its doors, KHON2 reported June 6.
  4. The 5 states with the most DSO activity in May
    California, Ohio, Arizona, Colorado and Pennsylvania were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during May.
  5. Cost of dental insurance in the 10 best states for dental health
    The average monthly premium for dental insurance is $42.17 in Illinois, the top-ranked state for dental health.
  6. Louisiana oral surgery practice gets permit for $2.7M office
    Lafayette (La.) Oral Surgery was recently granted a permit to build a $2.7 million office, The Acadiana Advocate reported June 7.
  7. Heartland Dental adds North Carolina practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added a North Carolina dental practice to its network.
  8. Specialized Dental Partners adds Texas practice
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a Texas dental practice to its network. 
  9. 10 dental technology updates from May
    Here are 10 updates on the dental technology sector that Becker's reported on in May:

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