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  1. North Carolina dentist accused of practicing with suspended license
    A dentist in Morehead City, N.C., has been accused of practicing dentistry while having a suspended license, according to a May 2 report by Carteret County News-Times.
  2. Newly launched orthodontic platform makes 1st acquisition
    San Francisco-based Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners recently acquired its first practice, Angolkar4Smiles in Seattle and Tukwila, Wash. 
  3. Dental industry reacts to Walmart Health closing
    Dental industry professionals have been contemplating what the closing of Walmart Health's 51 centers means for providers and patients in need of dental care.
  1. Tuition for the 13 top-ranked U.S. dental schools
    Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan was ranked as the top dental school in the world by QS World University Rankings and has an average tuition of $59,946 for out-of-state, first-year students.
  2. Dental insurance in 2024: 15 fast facts to know
    Here are 15 fast facts to know about dental insurance in 2024: 
  3. The parts of dentistry that 8 leaders say need an update
    From staffing to treatment approach  and catching up with new technologies, here are some of the biggest aspects of the dental industry that dentists and executives feel are in need of a refresh. 
  4. Orthodontist pay vs. cost of living by state
    The cost of living in Michigan, the highest-paying state for orthodontists, is $42,187 for a single adult with no children.

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  1. Inside PDS Health's 'strategic' approach to specialty dentistry
    Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, formerly Pacific Dental Services, is taking a strategic approach to expanding its specialty dental network this year.
  2. 6 clear aligner updates to know
    Here are six updates about clear aligner technology and manufacturers that Becker's has covered since Feb. 29: 
  3. Glidewell, ProMonitoring launch clear aligner system
    Glidewell, a dental lab and technology company, recently partnered with dental software company ProMonitoring to launch a clear aligner system for general dentists. 
  4. Labor Department issues new rule on overtime pay: 8 notes for dentists
    The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a new rule expanding eligibility for overtime pay.

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  1. 13 US dental schools ranked among best in the world
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was ranked as the top dental school in the world by QS World University Rankings.
  2. Heartland Dental launches hygienist scholarship with $11.5K donation to Wisconsin college
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently launched a scholarship program for dental hygiene students at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wis., The Monroe Times reported May 1. 
  3. Ormco launches on-demand program for Spark clear aligners
    Ormco, a brand of dental supplier Envista, launched an on-demand ordering program for its Spark clear aligners. 
  4. Adult dental insurance coverage reaches 5-year high
    About 65% of adults currently have dental insurance, according to Delta Dental's 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness report.
  5. Preventive dental visits on the rise: Report
    The number of preventive dental health visits are on the rise while unexpected visits are declining, according to Delta Dental's 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness report.
  6. More adults aware of link between oral health, overall wellness: Report
    More adults are aware of the link between oral health and overall wellness, according to Delta Dental's 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness report.
  7. Orthodontists' earnings up 5.5% since 2019
    The average annual salary for orthodontists has fluctuated over the past five years, rising from $230,830 in 2019 to $243,620 in 2023, a total increase of nearly $13,000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
  8. California dental practices may be required to make violence prevention plans
    Some California dental practices will be required to create, implement and maintain a workplace violence protection plan by July 1.
  9. Drs. Robert Hannah, Hieu Pham open New York City dental practice
    Robert Hannah, DDS, and Hieu Pham, DDS, opened Oral Dental Studio in New York City.

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