Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. Dentistry, engineering researchers create new bone regenerating material
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Cortino Sukotjo, DDS, PhD, and Christos Takoudis, PhD, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago, have partnered to create a new bone regrowth material. 
  2. Top 10 dental, DSO stories in August
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    Stories about legislation, retirements and a tuberculosis outbreak were among the most-read articles covered by Becker's this month. 
  3. 4 Affordable Care dental offices added in August
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    Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care added four locations to its network in August.

How a leading DSO quickly grew to $150M in revenue and improved patient outcomes

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  1. 3 dental, health system partnerships to know
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    Several dental organizations and health systems have collaborated on initiatives to increase access to care and integrate oral health services and medical care. 
  2. Penn Dental researcher gets $2.6M to develop dental implant
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    Geelsu Hwang, PhD, a researcher at Philadelphia-based Penn Dental Medicine, received a $2.6 million grant to develop dental implant technology. 
  3. High Point University dental school receives initial accreditation
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    High Point (N.C.) University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine was accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation Aug. 24. 
  4. Benevis-supported Connecticut dental practice reopens
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    Sutton Dental in Bridgeport, Conn., supported by Benevis, reopened with the addition of a full-time dentist. 

How a leading DSO quickly grew to $150M in revenue and improved patient outcomes

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A first-of-its-kind DSO made $150M in annual revenue & increased valuation nearly 3,000% in its first few years (during COVID, no less). This case study tells you how.
  1. The biggest misconceptions in dentistry
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Many dental patients often have the wrong ideas about cost, visits and insurance coverage, according to one dentist.
  2. Patterson Dental nets $567M in Q1 sales
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Dental supplier Patterson Cos. reported $567.3 million in net dental sales during its 2024 fiscal first quarter, which ended July 29, according to its Aug. 30 financial report. 
  3. See which dental exec is among the highest paid healthcare CEOs
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Align Technology CEO Joseph Hogan is among the 20 highest paid healthcare CEOs in the U.S., according to data from research firm Equilar provided to Becker's Aug. 25.
  4. MB2 Dental hits 600 practice milestone
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    Dallas-based MB2 Dental recently opened its 600th practice, Highland Creek Family Dental in South Lafayette, Ind.

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  1. Dr. Phil Wenk to retire as Delta Dental of Tennessee CEO
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Delta Dental of Tennessee CEO Phil Wink, DDS, is set to retire at the end of 2023. 
  2. How a multi-site healthcare veteran plans to lead a dental brand's growth
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Tend is focused on expanding markets and taking advantage of new dental technology under its new CEO, Troy Bage.
  3. Collaborative project underway to develop oral cancer vaccine
    Ariana Portalatin -
    An interdisciplinary group at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is working to create a personalized vaccine for oral cancer. 
  4. 3 DSOs adding in Louisiana in 3 months
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are three dental groups that have expanded their presence in Louisiana that Becker's has reported on since May 30:
  5. The Hartford, Beam Benefits partner on dental plans for small businesses
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    The Hartford and Beam Benefits have partnered to integrate dental benefits for small employers. 
  6. What dental practices need to survive a recession
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    Dental practices must be proactive to remain financially stable during an economic downturn, one exec recommends.
  7. Northwell Health, ProHEALTH Dental launch strategic oral health partnership
    Ariana Portalatin -
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health will expand oral health services in New York through a strategic partnership with ProHEALTH Dental. 
  8. Former Arizona dental office manager arrested for stealing $40K
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    Brianna Anderson, a former dental practice manager in Sierra Vista, Ariz., has been arrested for fraud, theft and money laundering.
  9. How DSOs can build a successful recruitment team
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    DSOs with dedicated recruitment teams may find it easier to fill vacant staff roles, according to one exec.

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