Today's Top 20 Stories
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13 notable DSO moves in 30 days
Here are 13 notable DSO updates that have taken place since March 12, including practice acquisitions and industry partnerships.
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More research, training needed for TMJ treatment, investigation finds
Many treatments and surgeries for patients with temporomandibular joint disorders lack supporting evidence of effectiveness and may even make pain worse, according to a recent investigation by KFF Health News and CBS News.
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How DSOs grew in the 3 most populous states
Eleven DSOs expanded their footprints in California, Florida and Texas, the three most populous states in the U.S., during the first quarter of 2024.
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Average hourly wage for dentists in 2024
General dentists have the highest mean hourly wage in Vermont, making $125.18 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Arizona property with a Heartland Dental sells for $11.1M
A newly built retail center in Peoria, Ariz., that includes a Heartland Dental location sold for $11.1 million, according to an April 11 report from AZBigMedia.
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Highest-paying industries for dental hygienists, assistants
Dental hygienists have the highest annual mean wage in the employment services industry, while the highest-paying industry for dental assistants is management of companies and enterprises, according to updated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Woman charged with unlicensed dentistry in Nevada faces Illinois investigation
A woman operating a dental practice in Schaumburg, Ill., is being investigated by state and suburban police following multiple patient complaints, according to an April 11 report from CBS News.
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What highpointing taught 1 oral surgeon about patient care
Samuel Scroggins, DMD, often prepares for climbing a mountain the same way he prepares for performing a surgery.
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Dentistry welcomes the AI era
New dental technologies and AI programs are changing dentistry, from assisting cavity identification to streamlining payer-provider interactions.
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Pitt Dental Medicine to expand its dental assisting program by 50+ students
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is planning to expand its apprenticeship program for dental assistants to include more than 60 student trainees.
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Peak Rock Capital to acquire dental instruments manufacturer
An affiliate of private equity firm Peak Rock Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire HuFriedyGroup, a dental instrument manufacturer.
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Walmart to expand dental care in Texas with 18 new locations
Walmart Health opened three new health centers in Texas, with plans to open 15 more in the state by the end of the year.
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The trends 6 dental leaders are keeping an eye on
Saliva testing, medical loss ratios and robotics are just a few of the many trends dental industry leaders are following in 2024.
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Nebraska practice permanently closes following dentist's death
A dental practice in Omaha, Neb., has permanently closed due to the death of Scott Green, DDS, the dentist at the practice, according to an April 10 report by WOWT.
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The growing tech that has dental leaders buzzing
Artificial intelligence has grabbed the attention of the dental industry in recent years as clinicians and executives realize its potential for patient care and operational processes.
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5 highest-paying industries for dentists
Dentists can make the most money working for insurance carriers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Woman pleads guilty to embezzling $100K from Michigan dental office
A former employee of Smile Zone Dental in Fort Gratiot Township, Mich., pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $100,000 from the practice, the Port Huron Times Herald reported April 11.
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NYU Dentistry gets $8M grant to study oral cancer research
NYU Dentistry's Pain Research Center has been awarded an $8 million grant to study oral cancer pain research.
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Dental practices hit with cyberattacks: 3 updates
Here are three data breach affecting dental practices that Becker's has covered since March 28:
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A new DSO, with a twist
REV One Dental recently launched in the industry as the first DSO to have a regional footprint majority-owned by its founding dentists.
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