Today's Top 20 Stories
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Pennsylvania governor signs dental insurance reform bill
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed nine bills into law July 15, including one to prohibit dental insurers from forcing dentists to accept credit card payments.
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Dental365 acquires New Jersey practice
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 acquired The Art of Dentistry and Spa in Somerset, N.J.
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The factors holding dentistry back
Many dentists agree that financial constraints and staffing challenges are keeping the dental industry from growing and progressing further.
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Law firm investigating dental group data breach
The Migliaccio & Rathod law firm is investigating a recent data breach at a Wisconsin dental group.
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West Virginia dentist to open new practice
Bridgeport (W.Va.) Family Dentistry, led by Samantha Jette, DDS, is set to open a new practice in Bridgeport, according to a July 18 report by The Exponent Telegram.
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10 dental data breaches in 2024
Here are 10 data and security breaches that have occurred in the dental industry so far in 2024, as reported by Becker's.
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Wisconsin pediatric dental practice moves into new building
Madison (Wis.) Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics has moved into a new building space, according to a July 18 report from HNGNews.com.
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Dr. Onni Franco takes over Florida orthodontic practice
Parkland (Fla.) Orthodontics is now under the leadership of new owner Onni Franco, DMD.
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CrowdStrike update causes global IT outage: 6 notes for dental leaders
A global outage caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike disrupted companies using Microsoft systems, including hospitals, dental offices, banks, airlines and retailers.
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The 5 states where dental hygienists had the highest salary over the past 5 years
The average annual salary of dental hygienists in the states where dental hygienists earn the most has increased by nearly $10,000 over the past five years, a similar increase to the U.S. average for the profession.
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Biden cancels $1.2B in student debt: What dental providers need to know
The Biden Administration said July 18 it plans to forgive $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 people.
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The role of mentorship in the new doctor journey
As a newly minted dentist, transitioning from being in school to working at a practice can be intimidating. In addition to the clinical challenges of caring for patients with a variety of dental needs, you’re also navigating the ins and outs of a real office. You may have had leadership experiences in dental school, but those don’t necessarily translate to a busy office.
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6 dentists opening new practices
Here are six dentists who have opened or started plans to open offices across the U.S. since March:
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DSO activity ramps up in the South: 8 moves in 25 days
Here are seven DSOs and dental groups that have expanded their networks through practice additions, affiliations, acquisitions and partnerships in the South, as reported by Becker's since June 24:
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6 updates on dentistry in California over 1 month
From a data breach to a lawsuit appeal, here are six updates on the California dental industry that Becker's has reported on since June 12:
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The average practice expense per dentist passed $500K in 2023
The average practice expense per dentist for owner dentists in private practice was more than $530,000 in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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The PE firms behind 15 DSOs
Private equity firms have a significant impact on the DSO industry.
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Why dental practices are closing in 2024
Becker's has reported on more than a dozen practice closures so far in 2024, several of which have been the result of financial constraints facing owners.
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Why 1 Minnesota dentist continues to practice after retirement
Richard Dresser, DDS, has continued to help improve patients' dental health despite retiring last year, the Owatonna People's Press reported July 17.
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New Jersey oral surgery practice hit with data breach
New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery was recently hit with a data breach involving patient information.
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