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  1. Dentists' top advice for new grads
    Striking work-life balance, choosing the right employer and building leadership skills are three important pieces of advice for individuals joining dentistry, according to seasoned professionals.
  2. Meet the deans of the best dental schools in the world
    Fifty-two U.S. dental schools were recently ranked among the top 300 dental schools in the world by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
  3. 17 DSOs entering new states in 2024
    Here are 17 DSOs that have expanded their networks into new states so far in 2024:
  1. Minnesota Dental Association reaffirms support for water fluoridation: 4 notes
    The Minnesota Dental Association has voiced its continuing support for water fluoridation amid national debate about the practice's impact on patient health.
  2. US Oral Surgery Management adds Massachusetts practice
    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has added a Massachusetts practice to its network. 
  3. PDS Health, Patterson Dental extend strategic relationship: 4 things to know
    Patterson Dental and PDS Health reached an agreement in principle to extend their existing partnership through 2027, according to a Nov. 13 news release from Patterson. 
  4. National Dentex Labs appoints new CEO
    Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based National Dentex Labs named Kevin Mosher as its next CEO.

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  1. Missouri dentist's license revoked after unexpected practice shutdown
    The Missouri Dental Board has revoked the dental license of Brian Jenkins, DDS, according to a Nov. 12 report by FOX4.
  2. MB2 Dental undergoes recapitalization event: 6 things to know
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental announced a recapitalization event with a new investor, according to a Nov. 13 news release from the company. 
  3. The trends making dentists worry
    There are several trends that have brought concern about patient outcomes in the dental industry.
  4. Average tuition at the best dental schools in the world
    Tuition for first-year residents at the best dental school in the world costs $44,148, according to data from the American Dental Association. 

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  1. Delta Dental of Tennessee names new chief revenue officer
    Delta Dental of Tennessee has appointed Barry Boster as its new chief revenue officer.
  2. Dental hygienists per capita in the best, worst states for dental health
    There are 87.43 dental hygienists for every 100,000 residents in Connecticut, the best-ranked state for dental health.
  3. North Carolina dental clinic perseveres after hurricane destroys office: 6 notes
    Newland, N.C.-based Avery Dental has continued to serve patients after its office was heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene in September, NC Health News reported Nov. 11.
  4. Aspen Dental celebrates 20 years of its practice ownership program: 4 things to know
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental reached the 20-year milestone of its Practice Ownership Program, according to a Nov. 12 news release from the DSO.
  5. Colorado dental implant center expands affiliate program: 5 notes
    Centennial, Colo.-based Renew Dental Implant Centers launched a new business model, according to a Nov. 12 news release from the company.
  6. Dental AI company appoints new leadership
    Pearl, a dental artificial intelligence company, recently made two new leadership appointments. 
  7. Dentists opening practices in 45 days
    Here are 11 dentists who have opened dental practices or are planning new practices, as reported by Becker's since Sept. 30:
  8. Georgia DSO gets private equity investment
    Atlanta-based T Management, a DSO with locations in the Southeast, received an investment from Georgia Oak Partners.
  9. Practice openings, lawsuits and more: 8 dental updates in Arizona
    Here are eight dental industry updates in Arizona that Becker's has reported on since July 29:

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