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  1. Orthodontist salary vs. average household income by state
    Orthodontists make an average of $329,620 in Michigan, the highest-earning state, compared to the state's average household income of $91,856.
  2. Meet the deans of the 5 best dental schools in the world
    Thirteen U.S. dental schools were recently ranked among the top 100 dental schools in the world by QS World University Rankings.
  3. FBI warns of cybersecurity threat targeting oral surgery practices
    The FBI issued a warning to the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons regarding a credible cybersecurity threat.

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  1. Dental Care Alliance launches military fellowship program
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance launched a fellowship program to support veterans transitioning into civilian jobs.
  2. 4 dental school updates to know
    Here are four dental school updates Becker's has covered since April 11:
  3. Lyon College finalizes new location for upcoming dental school
    Batesville, Ark.-based Lyon College has chosen a new location for its upcoming dental school after its previous property deal fell through.
  4. Image Specialty Partners adds California practice
    Sacramento, Calif.-based Image Specialty Partners recently added a California orthodontics practice to its network. 

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  1. Overjet launches next advancement of its insurance AI platform
    Overjet, a dental AI company, launched the latest development of its Insurance Intelligence Platform.
  2. Pearl receives strategic investment from Dental Innovation Alliance
    Dental AI company Pearl received a strategic investment from Dental Innovation Alliance.
  3. Affordable Dentures & Implants opens Texas practice
    Affordable Dentures & Implants, a dental brand of Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care, expanded its Texas network.
  4. MB2 Dental acquires Colorado practice
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with a dental practice in Castle Pines, Colo.

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  1. Where 6 new DSOs stand in 2024
    Several DSOs have launched in the last few years to support dentists across various specialties, including general dentistry, orthodontics and oral surgery. 
  2. How much dentists earn in the 10 best states for healthcare
    General dentists have an average annual salary of $154,860 in Hawaii, the best state for healthcare according to U.S. News & World Report. 
  3. 2 dental membership plans merge under PE firm
    Kleer and Membersy, two dental membership plans, have merged under Charlesbank Capital Partners.
  4. The dentist workforce is getting younger: Report
    There were more dentists younger than 50 years old in 2023 than in 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 
  5. What 2 top DSO workplaces offer employees
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance and Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental were recently included on Newsweek's 2024 list of the top workplaces for job starters.
  6. License suspensions, office deals and more: 7 dental updates in North Carolina
    Here are seven dentistry updates in North Carolina that Becker's has covered since March 21:
  7. 7 DSO milestones in 1 month
    Here are seven DSOs and dental companies reaching milestones that Becker's has reported on since April 3, including entering new states, first acquisitions and hitting overall practices marks:
  8. Heartland Dental partners with Ohio practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental continued its expansion by affiliating with a practice in Ohio.
  9. How VideaHealth, Heartland Dental completed the largest dental AI rollout
    Heartland Dental has taken a notable step toward improving patient care after implementing VideaHealth's artificial intelligence technology across its more than 1,700-practice network.

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