Today's Top 20 Stories
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How dentists can reduce stress, according to 1 exec
There are several actions a dentist can take that could increase stress during their work day, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Average net, median income for 3 dental specialties
Orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists earned the highest annual average net income out of dental specialists in private practice in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Overjet to launch AI program for dental schools
Dental AI company Overjet is set to introduce Overjet for Educators, which will allow students to gain experience using dental AI technology utilized by dentists across the U.S.
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Number of patient visits dentists have had dropped in 2023
Dentists averaged over 3,616 patient visits in 2023, a slight drop from the more than 3,798 average visits dentists had in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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PDS Health CEO receives ADSO's presidential award
Stephen Thorne, founder and CEO of PDS Health, earned the 2024 presidential award from the Association of Dental Support Organizations.
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4 state dental associations installing new presidents
Here are four state dental associations that have named new presidents that Becker's has reported on since April 29:
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Dental365 acquires 4th Connecticut office
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 recently acquired its fourth office in Connecticut.
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Guardian becomes 1st dental insurer to offer tobacco cessation program
Guardian has become the first dental insurer to offer a tobacco cessation program through its partnership with Pelago, a virtual clinic for substance use management.
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13 DSOs entering new states so far in 2024
Here are 13 DSOs and dental groups that have added practices in new states that Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:
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Star Dental Partners mourns death of chief dental officer
Plano, Texas-based Star Dental Partners is mourning the death of its chief dental officer, Stephen Hill, DDS.
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Mississippi dentist surrenders Washington license
A Mississippi dentist and the Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission agreed to the surrender of his dental license.
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Guardian Dentistry Partners appoints VP of operations
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners recently appointed Kai Zhao as vice president of operations for the Mid-Atlantic region.
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ADA advocates for increased resources for Indian Health Service
The American Dental Association joined eight other organizations calling for increased funding and resources for the Indian Health Services.
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Virginia dental clinic doubles patient volume with new office
The Charlottesville (Va.) Free Clinic recently moved its dental clinic to a new space to expand its services, WVIR reported June 14.
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Building a meaningful career by giving back
Throughout my nearly 20 years in the dental industry, I’ve been committed to excellent patient care. For me, the desire to provide that care doesn’t stop at my office doors; I’m deeply invested in serving beyond my familiar environment. Recently, I was selected to participate in a dental mission trip to the Philippines, where I and a team of eleven other dental professionals provided care to nearly 130 children.
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Median net income of general practice dentists hit $185K in 2023
The median net income for general practitioners in private practice was $185,360 in 2023, a high mark, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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How much dental insurance costs in the worst states for dental health
The average monthly premium for dental insurance is $38.08 in Arkansas, the lowest-ranked state for dental health.
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Smile Brands CEO earns service award from the ADSO
Steven Bilt, CEO of Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Smile Brands, received the 2024 Service Award from the Association of Dental Support Organizations.
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Cost of dental services up 5% from 2023: 4 notes
The cost of dental services has increased by 5.1% over the last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index.
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VideaHealth strikes partnership with vVardis
Dental AI company VideaHealth partnered with medtech company vVardis to improve preventive dental care.
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