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4 dental C-suite moves to know
A DSO that filled a new role and three other dental industry C-suite moves that have taken place since Aug. 9:
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ADA releases guidance for pain management in pediatric patients
The American Dental Association recently released new guidance for managing pain in pediatric patients.
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How will Guardian's response to Massachusetts' medical loss ratio affect dentistry? 2 dentists weigh in
Guardian recently informed about 1,500 small businesses in Massachusetts that it will not sell policies to companies with fewer than 25 employees once the state's medical loss ratio is implemented in January.
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What is going on with staffing in dentistry?
Filling dental practices with enough staff has been an ongoing problem for the dental industry and is a big issue moving forward for many.
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Former Florida dental office manager accused of stealing $50K
Angela Atherton-Nurczyk, a former dental practice manager in St. Petersburg, Fla., has been accused of stealing more than $50,000 from her employer, according to an Aug. 24 report by NBC affiliate WFLA.
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4 dental groups adding practices in North Carolina
Here are four DSOs that have expanded their presence in North Carolina since June 20 that Becker's has reported on:
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Owner dentists' top sources of gross billings in 2022
Direct payment from private insurance carriers was the top source of gross billings for owner dentists in private practice at 49.6 percent, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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7 DSOs expanding into new states
Here are seven DSOs and dental partnership organizations that have entered new states so far this year:
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SmileDirectClub intends to appeal $63M arbitration award decision
SmileDirectClub is planning to appeal the decision of the Superior Court of California, which confirmed a $63 million award to Align Technology in a case involving the violation of a supply agreement.
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Former employee files lawsuit against dentist convicted of battery
A Florida dentist convicted of inappropriately touching employees and patients is being sued by a former employee, the Pensacola News Journal reported Aug. 24.
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Does dentistry need a revamp?
A revamp is needed in the dental and healthcare industries to solve challenges with insurance companies, one dentist says.
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Indiana Medicaid patients struggle amid dentist shortage: 11 notes
Medicaid patients in Indiana are finding it difficult to receive treatment amid a shortage of dentists and fewer dentists working under the state program, the Indianapolis Star reported Aug. 24.
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How much were gross billings for dentists in 2022?
Solo dentists in private practice had gross billings of $539 per practice hour in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Medicaid fee-for-service child dental care reimbursement by state
The Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement for child dental care services as a percentage of dentist charges is the highest in Delaware, with a reimbursement percentage of 78.9.
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3 dental groups adding practices in Minnesota
Here are three dental organizations that have added practices in Minnesota that Becker's has reported on since June 30:
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5 lawsuits filed against Affordable Dentures & Implants for unlicensed dental work
Affordable Dentures & Implants is facing five lawsuits stemming from accusations of unlicensed dental work being provided to patients, Kay NewsCow reported Aug. 23.
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The biggest concerns for 7 dental professionals
DSO competition, staffing shortages and stagnant reimbursements are among the biggest concerns for dental industry professionals.
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How dentists can meet increasing patient demands with fewer staff
Many dental practices are in need of a solution to help meet increasing patient demands with fewer employees.
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SmileDirectClub to pay $63M for violating supply agreement
The Superior Court of California granted Align Technology's petition to confirm a $63 million award after SmileDirectClub violated the terms of a supply agreement.
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Multi tenant property in Virginia housing an Aspen Dental sells for $4M
Private buyers acquired a dual-tenet property that is leased to Aspen Dental and Sleep Number for just over $4 million.
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