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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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Where dentists are seeing higher price tags
Several dental practices are experiencing higher costs this year associated with staffing, supplies and operations.
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What 6 dentists would change about dental insurance
Increasing annual maximums, more transparency from insurance companies, and reimbursements keeping up with inflation are three aspects of the dental insurance industry that dentists would like to see changed.
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Utah dentist completes 700th robotic dental implant
David Brooks, DMD, recently completed his 700th robotic dental implant.
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Number of dental assistants in every state
California has 56,870 active dental assistants, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Indiana dentist charged with inappropriately touching employee
An Indiana dentist was recently charged with confinement and battery of an employee, InkFreeNews reported April 8.
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Minnesota dental practice reopens after semitruck crash
A dental practice in White Bear Lake, Minn., reopened four months after a semitruck crashed into the building, KARE11 reported April 8.
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North Carolina dental practice suffers cybersecurity incident
Fayetteville, N.C.-based Village Family Dental experienced an attack on its network which potentially impacted patient data.
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Illinois bill would allow dental school graduates to practice before getting a license
Illinois legislators are considering a bill that would allow dental school graduates to practice while waiting for license approval, WGEM reported April 8.
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10 best, worst states for children's oral health
Washington, D.C., was ranked No. 1 on personal finance website WalletHub's list of the best and worst states for children's oral health.
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Modis Dental Partners adds Florida periodontics practice
Modis Dental Partners, a DSO focused on practices that provide dental implants, added a Florida periodontics and implant dentistry practice.
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Number of dental hygienists in every state in 2024
California has 24,880 active dental hygienists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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