Today's Top 20 Stories
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US has more than 7,000 dental professional shortage areas: HRSA
There are currently 7,067 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to new data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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6 DSOs expanding into new states in 30 days
Here are six DSOs and dental organizations that have recently entered new states, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 14:
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200+ DSO affiliations in 2024: State-by-state breakdown
Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with hundreds of dental offices across the U.S. in 2024.
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Florida city could halt $600K water fluoridation project: 6 notes
Commissioners in Leesburg, Fla., could vote to stop a previously approved $600,000 project to add fluoride to the city’s water supply, WFTV9 reported Dec. 15.
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Alabama man arrested for attempted burglary at orthodontics office
A man was recently arrested and charged with breaking into an orthodontics office in Mobile, Ala., WKRG reported Dec. 16.
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Pennsylvania dental practice relocates into former restaurant building
A Pennsylvania dental practice has relocated into a building that previously housed a restaurant, according to a Dec. 14 report from North Penn Now.
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5 dental AI companies earning FDA clearances in 2024
Here are five dental AI companies that have received FDA approval in 2024, as reported by Becker's.
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CDA past president dies at 75
Brian Scott, DDS, past president of the California Dental Association, died Nov. 28 at age 75.
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Florida dentists launch new practice
Meilys Fariñas, DMD, and Noriel Garcia, DMD, launched a dental practice in Pembroke Pines, Fla.
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Where the dental workforce stands headed into 2025
Here is what the salaries and employment levels look like for three dental roles as the industry looks ahead to 2025:
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Iowa oral surgeon retires
Eric Pearson, DDS, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, announced his retirement in a Dec. 14 letter to the editor published in The Messenger.
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5 dental leadership moves
Here are five dental leadership moves that have taken place since Dec. 2:
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6 dentists making headlines
Here are six dentists who have made headlines since Dec. 9:
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3 dental industry updates in Arkansas
Here are three dental industry updates that have taken place in Arkansas since October:
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What leadership means in dentistry: Dr. Barry Lyon
Having strong leaders at your practice or DSO is a key factor to success, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Nevada dentist completes 1,000 robotic dental implants
Andy Mersha, DMD, has completed 1,000 robotic dental implants using the Yomi robot.
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Meet the CEOs of 6 specialty DSOs
Here are six executives leading specialty-focused DSOs:
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The latest on Dental365
Here are six updates on New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 8:
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Orthodontics companies team up to advance aligner technology
Orthodontics companies uLab, Volex Dental and LuxCreo entered into a strategic collaboration to advance the use of direct print aligner technology.
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The potential pitfall of private equity in dentistry
Having a plan and vision as a dentist or DSO is crucial in order to successfully utilize a private equity investment to grow and expand.
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