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  1. Virginia practice rebrands, plans expanded location
    Harmony Dental Center of Leesburg (Va.) will move into a new practice location in May.
  2. Affordable Care opens practices in 3 states
    Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care has opened three new Affordable Dentures & Implants locations.
  3. 3 dental roles ranked among best healthcare jobs in US
    Three dental roles were recently ranked among 26 best healthcare jobs in the U.S. for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
  1. ADA pushes for dental as an essential health benefit, dental loss ratio
    The American Dental Association showed its support for the removal of a current prohibition of adult dental coverage proposed by CMS.
  2. How Rock Dental Brands plans to flourish despite economic headwinds
    Despite many execs expecting economic challenges to slow DSO activity, Rock Dental Brands is remaining flexible and committed to its expansion goals.
  3. Illinois dental school clinic closes temporarily after flooding
    The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine's main dental clinic is temporarily closed following flooding, according to a Jan. 9 report by riverbender.com.
  4. Dentist migration in Pennsylvania drops 9%: 6 notes
    Pennsylvania had a negative net migration of new dentists from 2019 to 2022, with a net migration rate of -9%, according to the American Dental Association. 

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  1. Dr. Harold Slavkin, former NIDCR director, dies at age 85
    Harold Slavkin, DDS, former director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, died Dec. 22 at the age of 85.
  2. 28% of dental practice managers plan to apply for new jobs by the end of 2024
    About 28% of dental practice managers plan to apply for new jobs by the end of 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
  3. The biggest challenges facing dental practice managers
    Hiring and retention were the biggest challenges facing dental practice managers in 2023, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
  4. Dental practice manager salary raises 13%: 5 notes
    Dental practice managers saw a jump in both hourly wages and annual income in 2023, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.

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  1. Sonendo continues expansion, partners with group purchasing organization
    Sonendo partnered with Dental Purchasing Group to continue expanding access to its GentleWave System.
  2. How density in the oral surgery market is affecting staff recruitment
    Hiring has become more competitive in the oral surgery field as more DSOs enter the market, according to Jason Auerbach, DDS.
  3. Dental Care Alliance acquires 1st practice of 2024
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance made its first addition of 2024 by partnering with a New York practice.
  4. Minnesota dental lab to shut down after 48 years
    NorthStar Orthodontics in Park Rapids, Minn., will permanently close Jan. 15, Park Rapids Enterprise reported Jan. 8.
  5. Dental supplier names new CEO
    Young Innovations, a dental supply company, has appointed Kenneth Serota as its next CEO, according to a LinkedIn post from Mr. Serota.
  6. Specialized Dental Partners expands in 9 states in 2 months
    Here are 11 practice additions made by Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners across nine states that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 7:
  7. Why prevention could become a central focus in dentistry in 2024
    Increased use of artificial intelligence and patient education could lead to a greater focus on preventive care in the dental industry this year, according to Steven Edwards, DDS.
  8. 4 notes on dental assistant job turnover in 2024
    Fifty-six percent of dental assistants are considering applying for new jobs before 2025, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
  9. Are dental assistants satisfied with their pay, benefits?
    About 28 percent of dental assistants are satisfied with their compensation, while 37 percent are satisfied with their benefits, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.

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