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  1. 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:
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Scam scheme targets healthcare professionals
    Scammers are targeting healthcare professionals by impersonating sheriff's deputies in a phone scam. 
  4. 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. 

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. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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. 
  4. 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.

DSOs are leveraging data analytics and seeing increased engagement + growth

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  1. Former Texas dentist gets probation for dental surgery that left child with brain damage
    A former Texas dentist who was convicted for a dental procedure that left a child with brain damage received a five-year probation sentence, The Houston Chronicle reported Sept. 14. 
  2. Imagen Dental Partners expands in California, Texas
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added two practices in California and Texas. 
  3. State of dentistry in Connecticut: 11 things to know
    Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Connecticut:
  4. 42 North Dental launches continuing education leadership program
    Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental recently partnered with the Massachusetts Dental Society to develop a leadership program for its supported dental professionals.
  5. 3 dental organizations naming new presidents
    Here are three dental organizations that have appointed new presidents that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 5:
  6. New ballot measure would expand California's Medicaid funding: See how dentistry benefits
    A healthcare coalition recently filed a ballot measure for the November 2024 election that would permanently expand funding for California’s Medi-Cal program.
  7. 3Sixty, Atomica.ai partner to create guided dental surgery software
    Digital dental solutions provider 3Sixty and AI company Atomica.ai have partnered up to launch a guided surgery program for dental professionals. 
  8. Connecticut dentist accused of Medicaid fraud rejects plea deal
    A Connecticut dentist who is accused of more than $200,000 in Medicaid fraud, rejected a plea bargain offer, according to a Sept. 14 report by the New Haven Register. 
  9. How costs are increasing at dental practices
    Thirty-seven percent of dentists have seen up to a 10 percent increase in staff wages, according to recent data from the American Dental Association. 

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