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3 updates on DSO activity in the Midwest
Here are three practice additions, acquisitions and openings from DSOs and other dental organizations in the Midwest that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 8:
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5 compensation notes on 2 top dental jobs
Dental hygienists and dental assistants were both included on the best 28 healthcare support jobs list by U.S. News & World Report.
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4 things to know about MB2 Dental's CEO
Chris Villanueva, DMD, founded Dallas-based MB2 Dental in 2007 and has helped the dental partnership organization grow to support more than 660 total practices. Here are four things to know about the company's founder.
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Sage Dental adds Marietta Dental Group to its network
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently added Marietta Dental Group to its network.
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A new norm arises as solo dentists decline
The dental industry has seen an increase in group practices and DSOs as the number of solo dentists has declined, according to a recent report from the Association of DSOs.
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Florida dentist sues man over negative reviews
A Florida dentist is suing a man for posting negative reviews about him online, bocanewsnow.com reported Jan. 30.
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How much does it cost to open a dental practice?
The cost to open a new dental practice can range between $120,000 and $480,000, according to a recent report from the Associations of DSOs.
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Tennessee DSO acquires 5th practice
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Legacy Dental Group added Lookout Valley Dental to its network of practices, according to a Jan. 27 report by chattanoogan.com.
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Bottlenecks in dental hygiene programs exacerbating workforce challenges
Issues with dental hygiene programs are exacerbating hiring challenges in the dental industry, according to a recent report from the Association of DSOs.
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Former Texas dental practice owner sentenced for wire fraud
The former owner of dental practices in Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for wire fraud.
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Georgia legislation offers dentists tax cut to move to rural areas
The Georgia General Assembly is weighing a bill that would provide a tax break to dentists and doctors that move to rural areas of the state, according to a Jan. 28 report by Rome News-Tribune.
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DSO action in the South heats up: 10 moves
Here are 10 additions, acquisitions and partnerships made by DSOs and dental organizations in the South that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5:
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Dr. Laura Koch acquires Georgia dental practice
Laura Koch, DMD, has taken over as owner of Dentistry of Norcross (Ga.) after acquiring the practice in March 2023.
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Dentist vs. oral surgeon salary in 6 states
The average annual salary for oral surgeons is more than $100,000 higher than dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Pacific Dental Services expanded in 18 states in 2023
Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services expanded its network in 18 states in 2023.
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California dentist to forfeit $1M in property, pay $8.5M in restitution for Medicare fraud
A California dentist and his former billing manager were recently sentenced for Medicare fraud.
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3 new dental CFOs in 2024
Three dental organizations recently added new CFOs to their leadership team.
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Texas dental clinic operator convicted in $6M Medicaid fraud scheme
The operator of Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston pleaded guilty to a $6 million Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme.
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Dentist agrees to stop practicing for 2 years following patient death
An Arizona dentist has agreed to stop practicing dentistry for two years after one of his patients died, ABC affiliate KNXV reported Jan. 26.
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9 state dental societies introduce dental loss ratio legislation in 2024
Dental societies in nine states have introduced legislation in 2024 to implement a dental loss ratio.
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