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89% of owner dentists raised starting pay for dental hygienists, assistants
An increase in starting pay is the primary new benefit that owner dentists have offered to dental hygienist or assistant applicants that was not provided prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an April poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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10 DSO and dental leaders to know
The dental industry is a fascinating space with regional and national dental service organizations growing rapidly.
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2 recent dental practice closures to know
Here are two recent dental practice closures to know:
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Arizona dentist facing 8 felonies still practicing
Daniel Gold, DDS, a dentist at Scottsdale Dental Center in Arizona, is still practicing despite facing at least eight felonies, according to an April 26 report by Arizona's Family.
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Walmart Health set to expand dental care access in Oklahoma
Walmart Health is planning to open four centers in the Oklahoma City area in 2024 to expand access to dental care.
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New York dental clinic submits closure plan to state, citing staffing shortages, financial stressors
Lake Placid, N.Y.-based Adirondack Health Dental Care could close its doors April 28 after grappling with staffing shortages and financial challenges, the Adirondack Daily Enterprise reported April 27.
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Dental leader who pioneered oral AIDS research dies at 85
A dentist who led several organizations and pioneered oral AIDS research died March 31 at 85.
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Legislation to fund dental residency programs introduced in Congress
The Doctors of Community Act was introduced by U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone to permanently authorize the teaching health center graduate medical education program.
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Former ADA president dies at 80
Former ADA president Howard Jones, DMD, died March 4 at the age of 80.
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Texas dental practice changes name after nearly 50 years
Marquis Center in Wichita Falls, Texas, has been renamed to Doctors Implants after being in practice for nearly 50 years, according to an April 25 report by CBS News Channel 6.
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10 worst big, small cities to start a dental practice
Washington, D.C., is the worst large city to start a business while Daytona Beach, Fla., is the worst small city to start a business, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
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Dentistry in Massachusetts: 5 recent updates
Here are five recent updates on dentistry in Massachusetts that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 27:
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10 best big, small cities to start a dental practice
Orlando, Fla., is the best large city to start a business while Washington, Utah, is the best small city to start a business, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
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7 dental practice moves to know
Two dental practices that closed and five other dental practice updates that have taken place since April 10:
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$500K dental hygienist program proposed for New York college
Rome, N.Y. Mayor Jacqueline Izzo proposed $500,000 in funding to create a dental hygienist program at a local college, according to an April 20 report by WKTV.
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Texas dental school partners with clinic to provide care in underserved communities
Dentists at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry are teaming up with the Hope Clinic to provide dental care to underserved communities.
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New York dental practice employee convicted for stealing more than $20K
A former employee at a dental office in Geneva, N.Y., was convicted for stealing more than $20,000 from the practice, according to an April 19 report by the Finger Lakes Times.
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Washington, DC-area dentist, dental hygienist charged with healthcare fraud
Steven Price, DDS, a dentist, and Heidi Moore, a dental hygienist, were charged with healthcare fraud, conspiracy and wire fraud charges.
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Michigan dental practice reopens after a year of renovations
Dental Care Team reopened its office in Grand Blanc, Mich. after undergoing renovations for a year, according to an April 20 report by The Davison Index.
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Dentistry in Connecticut: 5 recent updates
Here are five recent updates on dentistry in Connecticut that Becker's has reported on since March 13:
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