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Number of dentists in 12 specialty fields
Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics have the largest representation out of 12 dental specialty fields, with 10,904 orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedists in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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What dental assistants, hygienists make in the best states for dental health
Dental assistants can make an average of $41,290 in Illinois, the best state for dental health, while dental hygienists can make an average of $76,120.
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What dental assistants, hygienists make in the worst states for dental health
Dental assistants make an average of $36,570 in Arkansas, the worst state for dental health, while dental hygienists make an average of $73,540.
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Southern Orthodontic Partners makes 1st Chicago-area expansion
Nashville, Tenn.-based Southern Orthodontic Partners added its first practice in the Chicago area.
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Align Technology ranked among top 300 organizations granted US patents
Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology was recently included on a list of 300 organizations that received the most U.S. patents in 2023.
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New report highlights record dental coverage among Americans
Nearly 300 million Americans were enrolled in dental coverage in 2022, according to a new report from the National Association of Dental Plans.
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Lead aprons, thyroid collars no longer needed for dental X-rays: ADA
The American Dental Association recently updated its recommendations for radiography safety.
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Orthodontic practice opens new location, closes old one
Varble Orthodontics opened a new practice location in St. Peters, Mo.
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4 dental AI updates from January
Here are four updates on the dental AI space that Becker's reported on in January:
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10 worst states for dentists to retire in 2024
Kentucky was ranked as the worst state to retire in, according to personal finance site WalletHub's Jan. 22 rankings.
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What 6 big DSOs accomplished in 2023
Last year was a strong growth and expansion period for many of the largest DSOs in the U.S., including Heartland Dental and Pacific Dental Services.
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Number of dentists in all 50 states in 2023
There were 202,304 total dentists in the U.S. in 2023, a slight dip from 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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10 best states for dentists to retire in 2024
Florida was ranked as the best state to retire in, according to personal finance site WalletHub's Jan. 22 rankings.
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What dentists earn in the worst states for dental health
Dentists can earn an average of between $118,000 and $192,000 in the worst ranked states for dental health.
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What dentists earn in the best states for dental health
Dentists can make an average of between $141,000 to $191,000 in the top ranked states for dental health.
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SPP Dental Partners adds 1st Nevada practice
Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners recently expanded its network into Nevada.
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Dental care critical to overall health, Mount Sinai leader says
The dental health of patients should be treated as high of a priority as other parts of healthcare, according to Matthew Weissman, MD.
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Utah man charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry
A Utah man was recently charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry in a basement of a residence, ksl.com reported Jan. 31.
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California dentist ordered to pay back $100K in retirement funds taken from employees
A California dentist was recently ordered to pay back $100 million in retirement money taken from employees.
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Lone Peak Dental Group gains investments from BlackRock, Texas health system
Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group recently received an investment from BlackRock and Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System, PE Hub reported Jan. 31.
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