Today's Top 20 Stories
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How dental hygienist, assistant pay stacks up across all 50 states
Dental hygienists earn nearly double the average annual wage of dental assistants in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Penn Dental researchers investigating use of jaw stem cells in treatments
A team of researchers at Penn Dental in Philadelphia are examining the properties of jaw stem cells for their potential use in treatments.
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Supply of orthodontists grows 7% since 2019
The number of orthodontists in the U.S. increased from 5,990 in 2019 to 6,400 in 2023, an increase of 6.8%.
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OMS360 appoints 1st chief clinical officer
Cumming, Ga.-based OMS360 has added Joshua Everts, DDS, MD, as its first chief clinical officer.
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Innovation in dentistry: 8 recent 1sts
Several dental companies have introduced innovative ways of improving dental care, including inventing new technologies, expanding care and implementing new business models.
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65 DSOs to know: 2024
Competition among DSOs has skyrocketed this year as several new organizations have entered the field, introducing unique operational models and meeting the evolving expectations of dentists.
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5 dentists retiring so far in 2024
Here are five dentist retirements Becker's has covered so far in 2024:
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'Cream of the crop': Inside GPS Dental's success
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental is setting itself apart from competitors by focusing on adding personalized value to its partner practices, a method that has proven successful as the DSO nears 100 offices.
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PDS Foundation donates mobile dental clinic to High Point U dental school
The Pacific Dental Services Foundation donated its mobile clinic to the High Point (N.C.) University Workman School of Dental Medicine.
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Florida, New Jersey most active states for DSOs in July
Florida and New Jersey were some of the most active states for DSOs and dental groups in July, with both states seeing three additions each.
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4 states passing dental legislation in 3 weeks
Here are four states that have passed and signed dental-related legislation and bills that Becker's has reported on since July 11:
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Dental Care Alliance adds AI-powered patient communication platform
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance will be adding Patient Prism's artificial intelligence-backed conversational intelligence platform across its network.
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General dentist workforce grows 10% since 2019
The number of general dentists in the U.S. increased from 110,730 in 2019 to 121,640 in 2023, an increase of 9.8%.
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6 dental industry updates in Texas
Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Texas in July:
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More US adults feel dental insurance necessary for overall health: Study
More than 85% of U.S. adults believe that dental insurance is important to protecting both their oral and overall health, according to a report from Delta Dental Plans Association.
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Texas orthodontics practice reopens after tornado destroys office
West Temple (Texas) Orthodontics recently reopened in a new office after its previous facility was damaged by a tornado.
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Texas dental clinic operator sentenced to prison for $6.9M fraud scheme
A Texas dental clinic operator was recently sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for defrauding the state's Medicaid program.
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Aspen Dental reaping the benefits of AI: Q&A with Dr. Alex Mehler
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has seen the great potential of artificial intelligence after using it across its nearly 1,100-practice network for the last several years.
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How a chief engagement officer can boost a DSO
While not every DSO has a chief engagement officer, the position can help bridge the gap between the clinical and business aspects of dentistry for dentists new to DSOs.
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Planet DDS names Matt Zelen as COO
Dental software company Planet DDS appointed Matt Zelen to serve as its next COO.
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