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  1. Temple U dental school opens digital dental lab
    Philadelphia-based Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry opened a 1,000-square-foot digital dental lab. 
  2. Meet the leaders of the top 5 fastest-growing dental companies
    Several dental companies were recently named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list based on revenue growth percentage from 2019 to 2022. 
  3. 5 dental groups adding practices in Nevada
    Here are five dental organizations that have expanded their presence in Nevada that Becker's has reported on since June 28:

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  1. State of dentistry in Colorado: 12 things to know
    Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Colorado:
  2. US Oral Surgery Management adds 3 practices in Texas, Ohio
    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices in Texas and Ohio. 
  3. Artificial intelligence in dentistry: 5 recent updates
    A DSO that plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence technology at its practices and four other AI updates that have taken place in the dental industry since July 6:
  4. 2 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
    Here are two federal updates affecting dentistry since Sept. 7:

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. Pennsylvania oral surgeon gets $3.2M verdict after falling in operating room
    John Alonge, DDS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Erie, Pa., received a $3.2 million jury verdict after slipping and falling in an operating room at Saint Vincent Hospital, according to a Sept. 18 report by Erie Times-News.
  2. Florida dentist sues patients over negative online reviews
    Peter Habashy, DDS, a dentist in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., is suing two patients after they posted negative reviews of his practice online, according to a Sept. 16 report by bocanewsnow.com.
  3. 8 dental groups reaching practice milestones so far in 2023
    Here are eight dental organizations that have hit practice milestones that Becker's has reported on in 2023:
  4. Organization launched to support people of color in DSO field
    A new organization was recently launched to support people of color in the DSO field. 

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  1. 2 DSOs entering new states
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 and Dallas-based MB2 Dental recently added their first practices in two new states. 
  2. Dental school debt vs. medical school debt in 2023: 4 stats to know
    The average dental school debt is $308,200, compared to $250,990 for medical graduates.
  3. 2 new dental schools in 2023
    There are 72 dental schools in the U.S. in 2023, up from 70 in 2022, according to the American Dental Association.
  4. Scam scheme targets healthcare professionals
    Scammers are targeting healthcare professionals by impersonating sheriff's deputies in a phone scam. 
  5. The ADA's 8 steps to selling a dental practice
    The American Dental Association laid out eight steps that go into selling a dental practice. 
  6. Iowa college at risk of losing dental assistant program accreditation
    Des Moines (Iowa) Area Community College could lose accreditation of its dental assistant training program, according to a Sept. 14 report by Iowa Capital Dispatch. 
  7. DC dentist has license revoked after sexual misconduct allegations
    A Washington, D.C., dentist had his license revoked after a patient made allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct, according to a Sept. 15 report by The Washington Post.
  8. Sage Dental expands in Florida, Georgia
    Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental added practices in Florida and Georgia, according to recent LinkedIn posts from the company. 
  9. Dental365's growth in 2023: 5 moves
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based DSO Dental365 supports 110 practices across New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

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