Today's Top 20 Stories
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What tech will shape the future of dentistry? 3 DSO leaders weigh in
Three dental leaders participated in the panel discussion, "New Ideas to Tackle Old Problems: How Dental Practices Are Evolving" for Becker's Dental + DSO Practices — Best Ideas for Business Growth and Management virtual event Jan. 13.
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3 dentists on the risks worth taking in 2021
Three dentists told Becker's Dental Review the risks they feel are worth taking in 2021.
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Spark clear aligners get new sustainable upgrade
Ormco Corp. unveiled Spark Clear Aligner Release 10 with its most sustainable upgrade to date, according to a Jan. 14 news release.
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Remembering former CDA President Dr. Charles WiIson
Former California Dental Association President Charles Wilson, DDS, died Dec. 23 at 96, according to a Jan. 14 announcement from the organization.
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Oklahoma 'vaccination pod' helps bring COVID-19 shots to dentists
Oklahoma City-based Delta Dental of Oklahoma and Variety Care hosted a vaccine pod to vaccinate hundreds of dentists and dental workers, according to a Jan. 14 KOCO 5 News report.
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11 companies hiring dental supply chain talent
Below are 11 companies seeking dental supply chain expertise:
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FBI raids Texas dental practice
The FBI and the Lubbock Police Department conducted a raid of Lubbock, Texas-based Jason White Dentistry, according to NBC's KCBD.
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4 leaders on advice for dental workers over the next 5 years
Four dental leaders participated in the panel discussion, "What to expect in the dental industry over the next 5 years" for Becker's Dental + DSO Practices — Best Ideas for Business Growth and Management virtual event Jan. 13.
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'Dental industry is consolidating:' Private equity group invests in Colorado DSO
Los Angeles-based Varsity Healthcare Partners has invested in Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Dental Services, reports The Gazette.
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New York university program to address growing shortage of dental providers
The Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) has started a new program to address the growing shortage of dentists and dental assistants, something the pandemic is exacerbating, reports ABC affiliate WROC.
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Dental industry workforce predictions for 2030: 3 notes
The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of more than 4,000 general dentists in 2030, according to the National Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Tennessee DSO gets $107M in upsize financing
Nashville-based Specialty Dental Brands received a $107 million senior credit facility from Oxford Finance, according to a Jan. 13 news release.
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Despite pandemic, Mouthwatch sees success in 2020
Teledentistry company MouthWatch received multiple awards for its TeleDent platform and intraoral camera, according to a Jan. 12 news release.
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SmileDirectClub debuts new aligners
Nashville-based SmileDirectClub introduced new aligners with "Comfort Sense" technology, according to a Jan. 13 news release.
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39% of Americans cut back insurance coverage in 2020: What that means for dental
Dental coverage was the third most common policy that Americans decided to scale back or drop in 2020, according to a survey from ValuePenguin.
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Colgate, Harvard dental school to provide scholarship for minority students
Colgate-Palmolive and Boston-based Harvard School of Dental Medicine established a scholarship to support underrepresented dental students, according to a Jan. 13 news release.
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Dentist warns against 'total mouth rehab' TikTok trend
Michael Tillery, DDS, warned against a TikTok trend showing off "total mouth rehab," CBS4 Indy reported Jan. 12.
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3 dental jobs among highest paying in nation: US News
Jobs in the dental field are some of the highest paying, with oral and maxillofacial surgeons averaging $208,000 annually, according to U.S. News & World Report, which released its "Best Paying Jobs" list Jan. 12.
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Dentists among top 10 jobs in 2021, per US News
Dentist is among the top 10 best jobs for 2021, with 3,700 projected jobs and a median salary of $155,600, according to a U.S. News & World Report list released Jan. 12.
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Delta Dental Foundation starts $400K fund for COVID-19 dental equipment
The Delta Dental Foundation has created a COVID-19 dental equipment fund to help Midwest safety-net dental clinics buy equipment amid the pandemic, according to ABC affiliate WZZM.