Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dentologie opens 1st suburban practice location
Chicago-based Dentologie opened its first practice in a suburban market with the opening of a location in Oak Park, Ill.
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US Oral Surgery Management appoints VP of surgeon recruitment
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently promoted Jade Vardeman to vice president of surgeon recruitment.
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Driver dies after crashing into Maryland dental office
A car crashed into the offices of a dentist and OB\GYN in Aberdeen, Md., NBC affiliate WBALTV reported Jan. 17.
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2 dental roles ranked among best healthcare support jobs
Dental hygienist and dental assistant were recently ranked among 28 best healthcare support jobs in the U.S. for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
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Former Illinois dentist pleads guilty to wire fraud
A former Illinois dentist pleaded guilty to wire fraud after practicing unlicensed dentistry, the Daily Herald reported Jan. 16.
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MB2 Dental added 163 practices in 2023: 6 notes
Dallas-based MB2 Dental ended 2023 with 663 supported practices, including 163 which were added during the year, according to a Jan. 17 news release from the company.
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What 6 dental professionals are predicting for the business side of dentistry
More dental practice consolidation, dentist seeking autonomy in DSO partnerships, and the integration of medical and dental providers: These are the trends dental professionals expect to see this year.
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American Heart Association, Delta Dental launch total health initiative
The American Heart Association and Delta Dental partnered to launch Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts, an initiative to improve access to integrated healthcare.
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Maryland legislators introduce bills to tackle dental care issues in the state
Maryland legislators have introduced several bills and have more planned to improve dental care in the state, The Southern Maryland Chronicle reported Jan. 15.
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Rhode Island woman ordered to stop practicing unlicensed dentistry
The Rhode Island State Department of Health issued a cease and desist order to Waleska Melgar to stop practicing dentistry in the state without a license.
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Rock Dental Brands adds affiliates in 4 states
Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands expanded its network with four practice affiliations.
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Aspen Dental appoints VP of hygiene operations
Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently appointed Kimberly Jones as vice president of hygiene operations.
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Dental assistant's license suspended for fraud, drug diversion
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Jasmine Caminos, a dental assistant in the state.
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3 ways dental practices can boost profitability
Understanding business practices, attracting patients and expanding services are just some of the ways dental practices can increase profitability this year, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Dental implant market to reach $16B by 2029
The dental implant and prosthetics market is projected to reach a value of $16 billion worldwide by 2029.
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California dentist operating Santa Barbara's only 24-hour dental urgent care center
James Rolfe, DDS, recently extended the operating hours of his dental urgent care center in Santa Barbara, Calif., the Santa Barbara Independent reported Jan. 12.
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4 dental company closures to know
Here are four recent dental company closures Becker's has reported on since Dec. 8, including dental practices, labs and more.
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Will new tech help or hurt dentistry? What 6 leaders predict for 2024
Technology and AI are becoming more prevalent in the dental industry, which some leaders see as good, while others are not as sure.
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Cost to visit an oral surgeon in each state
The average cost to visit an oral surgeon in Alaska is between $99 and $147, the highest of any state, according to insurance company Sidecar Health's care calculator.
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Oregon dental practice suddenly closes
Pacific Northwest Implant Studio and General Dentistry in Eugene, Ore., led by Matthew Byrne, DDS, has shut down unexpectedly, leaving patients without care, according to a Jan. 11 report by ABC affiliate KEZI.
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