Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dental assistant hourly pay vs. minimum wage in each state
Dental assistants earn about $30.17 per hour in Minnesota, the state with the highest average hourly wage for dental assistants, compared to the state's minimum wage of $8.85.
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Dr. Chris Bogue installed as president of Iowa Dental Association
Chris Bogue, DDS, was recently installed as the 161st president of the Iowa Dental Association.
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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry honors dentists for contributions to field
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently honored more than a dozen dentists for their contributions to the field.
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DentalMonitoring gets FDA-approval for remote monitoring device
DentalMonitoring, an orthodontic software and AI company, earned De Novo approval from the FDA for a medical device software.
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Wisconsin dental clinic CEO retires after 17 years
Community Smiles Dental CEO Renee Ramirez will retire after 17 years in her role, Greater Milwaukee Today reported May 21.
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Florida governor signs bill updating the dental claims process
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed 10 bills, including one to make changes to the dental insurance claims process in the state.
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Boston dental office, manager charged with Medicaid fraud, unlicensed dentistry
A Massachusetts dental practice and its office manager were recently charged with Medicaid fraud, performing unlicensed dentistry, assault and battery.
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Gen4 Dental Partners closes on $315M credit facility
Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners secured a $315 million credit facility to continue its growth and invest in technology.
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Minnesota to become 9th state to join interstate compact
Minnesota is expected to become the 9th state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist compact.
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Dental organizations send letter addressing Medicaid access issues in Massachusetts
The American Alliance for Dental Insurance Quality and the Massachusetts Dental Society released a letter concerning access to care problems in the Massachusetts Medicaid system.
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8 DSOs expanding in the South in 45 days
Here are eight DSOs and dental groups that have added practices in the South that Becker's has reported on since April 3:
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The states where 7 dental professions earn the most
The average annual salary for dental professions, including dentists, dental hygienists and orthodontists, vary widely from state to state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dr. Nicolaas Geurs named dean of UAB School of Dentistry
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry appointed Nicolass Geurs, DDS, as its next dean.
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P3 Oral Surgery appoints new CEO
Charleston, W.Va.-based P3 Oral Surgery named Tim North as the company's next CEO.
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What dental patients want next
Dental practices can adapt to the evolving needs of patients by adding new technology, providing convenient office hours and prioritizing customer service, according to one DSO exec.
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Colorado governor signs interstate dental compact into law
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that approves the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
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ADA speaks out against 'veneer techs': 3 notes
The American Dental Association recently warned the public against visiting "veneer techs" after the unlicensed individuals became popular on social media.
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Former dental office manager ordered to pay $34K in restitution for embezzlement
A Colorado woman who pleaded guilty to embezzlement was recently ordered to pay $34,665.60 in restitution, The Durango Herald reported May 17.
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Dental schools, data breaches, workforce and more: 5 dental updates in Wisconsin
Here are five dental industry updates Becker's has reported on since April 26:
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Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act: 5 notes
Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill May 17 to expand dental care coverage for veterans and low-income individuals as well as increase the oral healthcare workforce.
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