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  1. MB2 Dental acquires Colorado practice
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with a dental practice in Castle Pines, Colo.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  1. 7 dental acquisitions in April
    Here are seven dental industry acquisitions Becker's reported on in April:
  2. 2 dental membership plans merge under PE firm
    Kleer and Membersy, two dental membership plans, have merged under Charlesbank Capital Partners.
  3. 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. 
  4. 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.

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  1. 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:
  2. 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:
  3. Heartland Dental partners with Ohio practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental continued its expansion by affiliating with a practice in Ohio.
  4. 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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  1. Connecticut dentists pay $498K to settle False Claims Act allegations
    Two Connecticut dentists recently agreed to pay more than $498,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts.
  2. GPS Dental enters New Mexico
    Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added its first practice in New Mexico.
  3. Why PDS Health is leading the charge for medical-dental integration
    Pacific Dental Services, one of the largest DSOs in the country, recently transitioned into PDS Health, signaling a move to become a comprehensive healthcare support organization.
  4. ADA supports bill stopping health plans from adding EFT fees
    The American Dental Association expressed backing for a bill that would prevent health plans from placing fees on dentists for electronic funds transfers.
  5. Average retirement age for dentists each year since 2001
    The average retirement age for dentists in the U.S. has risen from 64.7 in 2001 to 68.9 in 2023, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  6. Guardian Dentistry Partners secures growth capital investment
    Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners received a growth capital investment to continue its growth and expansion into new regions.
  7. 15+ dentists making headlines
    Here are more than 15 dentists who have made headlines since April 29: 
  8. Dentists warn against new 'veneer tech' trend: 5 notes
    Several dentists have warned patients against getting treatment from "veneer techs" after the illegal techs gained popularity on social media, Forbes reported May 3. 
  9. Why this dentist supports universal licensure
    Creating a system with universal licensure for dentists would be a big boost for the dental industry for a multitude of reasons, according to this dentist.

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