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  1. Dental assistant pay vs. annual household income
    Dental assistants earn less than the average household income in each state, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau.
  2. What 5 dentists wish they knew before starting their careers
    While dentistry can be a gratifying career for practitioners, the industry comes with many challenges some dentists are unprepared for. 
  3. The 'cold truth' about dentistry
    Raul Escalante, DDS, a dentist based in San Marcos, Calif., was not prepared to run a practice when he started his career more than three decades ago. 

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

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  1. State of dentistry in Idaho: 11 things to know
    Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Idaho:
  2. The cases for, against a federal medical loss ratio for dental insurers
    Discussions around medical loss ratios for dental insurers have picked up since Massachusetts pioneered this initiative last year. 
  3. ADA awards 4 honorary memberships
    The American Dental Association board of trustees has awarded honorary memberships to four individuals that have made contributions to the advancement of dentistry. 
  4. WVU dental school to add 1st pediatric dentistry residency program in state
    Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Dentistry is adding a pediatric dentistry residency program.

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. Median net income for orthodontists since 2000
    The median net income for orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists in private practice was $247,330 in 2022, according to data collected by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 
  2. Where a PE-backed DSO stands 2 years after formation
    Chicago-based private equity firm Thurston Group launched Gen4 Dental Partners in August 2021. 
  3. Pennsylvania dentist to retire after 42 years
    David Kurzinsky, DDS, is retiring after 42 years of service in the industry, The Shenandoah Sentinel reported Sept. 20. 
  4. Allied OMS triples growth in 3 years
    Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS has tripled its growth by adding 30 practices to its network since its launch in 2020. 

DSOs are leveraging data analytics and seeing increased engagement + growth

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  1. 2 dental updates in Nebraska to know
    Here are two dental industry updates in Nebraska that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 11:
  2. Median net income for oral and maxillofacial surgeons since 2000
    Median net income for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in private practices was $445,120 in 2022, according to data collected by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 
  3. ADA pulls ads from dental equipment company
    The American Dental Association has terminated its relationship with Overstocker, a medical and dental equipment company, after receiving complaints from member dentists. 
  4. 3 updates on the dental industry in Wisconsin
    Here are three updates on dentistry in Wisconsin that Becker's has reported on since July 20:
  5. 9 new DSOs that have launched in the last 2 years
    The DSO field has seen an increase in growth over the last few years, with new organizations joining the competition. 
  6. Delta Dental of California affected by software data breach
    Delta Dental of California was recently affected by a data breach on the MOVEit file transfer software.
  7. Nebraska Legislature considers dentists and dental hygienists compact
    The Nebraska Legislature is weighing potentially joining the dentists and dental hygienist compact, according to a Sept. 20 report by NBC affiliate WOWT.
  8. How full dentists' schedules are, by specialty
    Pediatric dentists and dentists in public health settings had fuller schedules than general practice dentists, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 
  9. How The Aspen Group is supporting dentists beyond clinical care
    The Aspen Group is advancing a new venture to support its clinical staff and practices.

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