Today's Top 20 Stories
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California DSO acquires 1st orthodontic practice
Cal Dental USA recently entered the orthodontic market with its first acquisition.
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How 1 dental practice owner combats burnout
Combating burnout among dental staff can have a positive impact on practices and patients, according to Taylor Sutton, DMD.
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5 DSOs earning $730M+ in funding
Here are five DSOs that have secured more than $730 million in funding since April 17:
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Oral diseases cause $710B in treatment costs, productivity loss annually: Report
Oral diseases lead to a global economic burden of $710 billion each year in treatment costs and productivity losses, according to a report from the World Economic Forum.
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Align Technology makes leadership changes
Align Technology appointed Emory Wright as executive vice president, direct fabrication manufacturing platform.
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20 federal, state bills affecting dentistry
Here are 20 legislative updates from the state and federal levels that could impact dental professionals and practice operations:
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How 3 new DSOs plan to grow
This year has seen the arrival of three new DSOs ready to stand out from competitors and expand their networks in the U.S.
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Oral surgeon pay up 8.4%
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of several physician specialties that saw the largest increase in average annual compensation between 2022 and 2023, according to Doximity's 2024 Physician Compensation Report.
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Missouri dental practice closes abruptly
A dental practice in Independence, Mo., suddenly closed, leaving patients searching for answers, according to a May 22 report by FOX 4.
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How oral surgeon pay compares to 20 highest-paying specialties
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the fifth highest-paying physician specialty in the U.S., according to Doximity's 2024 Physician Compensation Report.
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Georgia governor vetoes teledentistry bill, increases Medicaid dental funding
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp recently vetoed a teledentistry bill and enacted another bill to increase funding for adult dental services under Medicaid, Fox 5 Atlanta reported May 8.
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Align Technology ranked among best employers for new graduates
Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology was recently included on Forbes' 2024 list of the best employers for new graduates.
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Utah dental office adds dental implant robot
Scott Craven, DDS, recently added the Yomi dental implant robot to his practice.
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Connecticut passes bills to create oral health unit, streamline permit process
The Connecticut General Assembly sent two bills related to dentistry and oral health in the state to Gov. Ned Lamont for approval.
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What 5 DSOs are doing to support their staff
Attracting and retaining strong staff members has been a constant challenge for DSOs and dental practices.
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MB2 Dental receives 3 business awards
Dallas-based MB2 Dental has been named a winner of two Stevie Awards and a winner in D CEO's 2024 Mergers and Acquisitions Awards program.
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How 1 new DSO will prioritize value to fuel growth
Danbury, Conn.-based Archway Dental Partners is focusing on making smart, value-driven partnerships to expand its network this year.
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6 dental staffing updates in May
Here are six updates on the dental staffing sector that Becker's has reported on in May:
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The next big focus for DSOs this year
Inflation could be driving DSOs to place more emphasis on creating value within their network, according to Adam Richichi, CEO of Danbury, Conn.-based Archway Dental Partners.
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Dentistry's highest-paid CEO
Align Technology CEO Joseph Hogan was recently ranked among the highest-paid CEOs in the U.S., The Wall Street Journal reported May 21.
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