Today's Top 20 Stories
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DSOs getting active in the West: 6 moves
Here are six seven DSOs and dental organizations that are making additions and acquisitions, opening practices, and receiving investments in the West that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5:
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Dentist vs. orthodontist salary in 8 states
The average annual salary for orthodontists is more than $50,000 higher than dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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5 dental technology updates from January
Here are five updates from the dental technology industry that Becker's reported on in January.
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Bill to improve tax breaks for dentists passed by the House
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which includes provisions to support dentists and dental practices.
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Where dental therapy stands in the US
Wisconsin recently became the 14th state to authorize dental therapists to treat patients, and several other states could soon do the same.
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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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