Today's Top 20 Stories
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Racial disparities in dentistry: 5 ADA findings
Racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the country's dental workforce, according to an April 19 infographic report from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Delaware shuts down state-run dental clinics indefinitely
All Public Health Dental Clinics in Delaware were closed at the beginning of the pandemic and will be shutting down indefinitely, according to NPR's Delaware Public.
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Prominent Texas oral surgeon retires after 40 years of clinical practice
B.D. Tiner, DDS, MD, will retire May 1 from San Antonio, Texas-based Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates after 40 years of clinical practice.
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What to do when patients won't wear a mask + 4 more pieces of COVID-19 related advice
Here are four stories covered by Becker's Dental + DSO Review on COVID-19-related advice from the California Dental Association since Jan. 12.
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Michigan dental practice fined for COVID-19 violations
A dental practice is among 25 Michigan workplaces cited last week by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration for COVID-19 violations.
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15 dentists making headlines
From criminal charges to another viral TikTok trend, here are the latest dentists making the news:
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What early-career dentists should know: 3 notes with Dr. Robert Sorin
Robert Sorin, DMD, New York City-based dentist and board member of the New York County Dental Society, joined Becker's Dental + DSO Podcast to discuss the key challenges today's providers face, how the dental industry is evolving and advice for early career providers.
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Texas dentist charged with sexual assault, on leave at practice
A 35-year-old Texas dentist is out on bond after being arrested on a sexual assault charge, ABC affiliate KRGV-TV reports.
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10 states with the most employed dentists
California has the most employed dentists, followed by Texas and Florida, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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'A legend in organized dentistry': Former Maryland State Dental Association president dies
J. Thomas Soliday, DDS, former American Dental Association speaker of the House of Delegates and former president of the Maryland State Dental Association, died April 12, reports the ADA.
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Guardian Dentistry Partners appoints VP of finance
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners has selected Robert Papenbrock as its vice president of finance, the company said April 15 in an announcement shared with Becker's.
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Aspen Dental opens 24th North Carolina practice
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened its 24th practice in the state of North Carolina.
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Arfona, Dentulu, Impress3D partner on affordable tooth replacements
Englewood Cliffs, N.J.-based Arfona, a dental 3D printing and digital technology company, partnered with Los Angeles-based Dentulu and Impress3D to provide patients with greater access to more affordable tooth replacement options.
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Heartland Dental taps new CMO
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has hired Stacy DeWalt to serve as chief marketing officer and executive vice president, the DSO announced April 14.
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Dentist salary in 2020, per state ― Rhode Island is No. 1
General dentists in Rhode Island made the highest annual salary in 2020, according to estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics cited by the American Dental Association.
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Simply Mobile Dentistry, Dentulu partner to offer virtual visits
Newport Beach, Calif.- based Simply Mobile Dentistry has partnered with Los Angeles-based Dentulu, a teledentistry company, to allow dentists to see patients virtually.
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GPS Dental acquires 3 practices in Q1
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has partnered with three dental practices across three states during the first quarter of 2021.
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West Virginia University dental school names 32-year Navy veteran as new dean
Stephen Pachuta, DDS, will serve as the new dean of West Virginia University's dental school in Morgantown, effective June 1.
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Clear aligner company SmylUSA partners with The TeleDentists
Tampa, Fla.-based SmylUSA, a clean aligner company, has partnered with The TeleDentists to provide its customers with access to virtual dentists, according to an April 14 announcement.
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Teledentistry: A passing fad or way of the future?
Teledentistry has garnered attention over the past few years as potentially playing a key role in improving the access to dental care. Can it stand up to the hype?