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  1. Dentists vs. reimbursements: 5 updates
    While several states have recently increased reimbursements for dental services in the last few years, reimbursements still pose a major challenge for dental practices across the U.S.
  2. Affordable Dentures & Implants opens Pennsylvania location
    Affordable Dentures & Implants, a dental brand of Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care, expanded its Pennsylvania network.
  3. Georgia practice adds Pearl's dental AI
    Atlanta-based Elegant Smiles partnered with Pearl to add Pearl's dental AI program to its practice.
  1. Texas college to launch dental hygiene program
    Texas City, Texas-based College of the Mainland is set to launch a dental hygiene associate degree program.
  2. ADA shows support for legislation to boost workforce programs
    The American Dental Association expressed its support for the A Stronger Workforce for America Act, which aims to boost workforce development and training programs for dental hygienists and dental assistants.
  3. Dental hygienist salary vs. average household income by state
    Dental hygienists make an average of $123,510 in Washington, the highest-earning state, compared to the state's average household income of $ $125,847.
  4. Align Technology brings in nearly $1B in revenue during Q1
    Align Technology brought in $997.4 million in total revenues during the first quarter of 2024, according to its April 24 financial report.

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  1. Straine Dental Management enters Arkansas, its 13th state
    Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management has entered its 13th state by affiliating with a practice in Arkansas.
  2. 5 oral surgery updates
    Here are five oral surgery updates Becker's has covered since March 18: 
  3. Where Dental Care Alliance is adding practices
    Dental Care Alliance is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 400 practices in 24 states.
  4. Hospitals, health systems selling off dental clinics: 2 updates
    A Minnesota hospital and a Utah-based health system are selling dental clinics to other community centers.

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  1. Dentist salary vs. average household income in each state
    Dentists make an average of $227,200 in Delaware, the highest-earning state, compared to the state's average household income of $105,438.
  2. 2 DSOs named top workplaces for job starters: Newsweek
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance and Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental were included on Newsweek's 2024 list of the top workplaces for job starters.
  3. 8 Heartland Dental updates in 1 month
    Here are eight updates on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental that Becker's has reported on since March 20:
  4. 3 dental groups securing investments in 60 days
    Here are three DSOs and dental groups that have received investments to fund their growth and expansion that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 28:
  5. Qualitas Dental Partners adds Boston oral surgery group
    Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners has partnered with an oral surgery group in New England.
  6. Where MB2 Dental is adding practices
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental has hit several milestones this year, expanding its network to more than 700 practices in 41 states.
  7. Minnesota hospital sells dental clinic to nonprofit community center
    Park Rapids, Minn.-based CHI St. Joseph’s Health is selling its Community Dental Clinic to the Northern Dental Access Center, LakeLand PBS reported April 24.
  8. How practice location affects dentists' busyness levels
    Dentists in rural areas are much busier than dentists in urban and suburban areas, according to a survey from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  9. 2 dental organizations piloting salivary testing for patients with special needs
    Avesis, a dental and vision insurance company, is partnering with the Harmony Health Foundation to provide salivary diagnostic services to patients with special needs. 

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