Today's Top 20 Stories
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Pitt Dental Medicine to expand its dental assisting program by 50+ students
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is planning to expand its apprenticeship program for dental assistants to include more than 60 student trainees.
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Peak Rock Capital to acquire dental instruments manufacturer
An affiliate of private equity firm Peak Rock Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire HuFriedyGroup, a dental instrument manufacturer.
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Walmart to expand dental care in Texas with 18 new locations
Walmart Health opened three new health centers in Texas, with plans to open 15 more in the state by the end of the year.
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The trends 6 dental leaders are keeping an eye on
Saliva testing, medical loss ratios and robotics are just a few of the many trends dental industry leaders are following in 2024.
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Nebraska practice permanently closes following dentist's death
A dental practice in Omaha, Neb., has permanently closed due to the death of Scott Green, DDS, the dentist at the practice, according to an April 10 report by WOWT.
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The growing tech that has dental leaders buzzing
Artificial intelligence has grabbed the attention of the dental industry in recent years as clinicians and executives realize its potential for patient care and operational processes.
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5 highest-paying industries for dentists
Dentists can make the most money working for insurance carriers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Woman pleads guilty to embezzling $100K from Michigan dental office
A former employee of Smile Zone Dental in Fort Gratiot Township, Mich., pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $100,000 from the practice, the Port Huron Times Herald reported April 11.
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NYU Dentistry gets $8M grant to study oral cancer research
NYU Dentistry's Pain Research Center has been awarded an $8 million grant to study oral cancer pain research.
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Dental practices hit with cyberattacks: 3 updates
Here are three data breach affecting dental practices that Becker's has covered since March 28:
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A new DSO, with a twist
REV One Dental recently launched in the industry as the first DSO to have a regional footprint majority-owned by its founding dentists.
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Interstate dental compact passes Colorado House committee
The Colorado House Health and Human Services Committee passed legislation to have the state join the dentist and dental hygienist interstate compact.
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CMS dental rule a step forward, but more work still needed: Exec
CMS' final rule adding routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act is a step in the right direction for improving accessibility, according to Kaz Rafia, DDS.
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Private equity's mark on dentistry: 3 notes
Dental care saw the second highest number of deals out of all healthcare subsectors in 2023, according to data from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
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Number of pediatric dentists in the best states for children's oral health
There are 33 pediatric dentists in Washington, D.C., the top-ranked place for children's oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.
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Private equity firm acquires dental manufacturing company
New York City-based Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm, acquired Racine, Wis.-based Vista Apex, a dental manufacturer.
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Number of pediatric dentists in the worst states for children's oral health
There are 382 pediatric dentists in New Jersey, the lowest-ranked state for children's oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.
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Dental365 acquires 9-practice DSO
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 has affiliated with the Ephrata, Pa.-based DSO Dynamic Growth Dental.
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Where pay for specialty dentists stands in 2024
Texas is the highest-paying state for specialty dentists, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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How much oral surgeons earn in 9 states in 2024
North Carolina is the highest-paying state for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in 2024, offering an average yearly salary of $361,480 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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