Today's Top 20 Stories
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Drs. Robert Hannah, Hieu Pham open New York City dental practice
Robert Hannah, DDS, and Hieu Pham, DDS, opened Oral Dental Studio in New York City.
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Envista Q1 adjusted net income down 32%
Dental supply company Envista reported $623.6 million in sales during the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 0.4% in core sales over the first quarter of 2023.
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California dentist's license revoked over infection control violations
William Do, DDS, a dentist in Tracy, Calif., has had his license revoked following infection control violations.
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North Carolina dentist's license revoked
The North Carolina dental board revoked the license of a dentist after an investigation into several alleged issues, CBS affiliate WFMY News 2 reported May 2.
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South Carolina dental practice acquires new office
Charleston, S.C.-based Peninsula Cosmetic & Family Dentistry recently acquired Mouth Carolina Dentistry in Charleston, S.C.
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Oral surgeon pay vs. cost of living by state
The cost of living in North Carolina, the highest-paying state for oral surgeons, is $44,848 for a single adult with no children.
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The dental private equity roller coaster is still climbing, says MSO leader
Private equity in the dentistry and oral surgery space has become more and more prominent over the past few years, driven by DSOs and dental groups backed by private equity firms.
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5 dental technology updates from April
Here are five updates from the dental technology sector that Becker's reported on in April:
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OrthoFX launches clear aligners designed for shorter wear time
OrthoFX has launched NiTime clear aligners, the first aligner system designed for shorter wear time that is cleared by the FDA.
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UptimeHealth acquires dental practice solutions company
Boston-based UptimeHealth acquired Dental Whale, a dental practice solution and learning provider company.
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Dentists vs. workforce shortages: 12 updates
Here are 12 updates covered by Becker's that show how the dental industry is dealing with workforce shortages:
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How Straine Dental Management has grown 2 years after its formation
Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management was launched in April 2022 and has grown to support more than 40 practices in 13 states.
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4 dentists retiring in 2024
Here are four dentists who have recently retired from the industry:
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Affordable Care opens 2nd Pennsylvania practice in 1 week
Affordable Dentures & Implants opened a practice location in Ross Township, Pa., its second location in Pennsylvania in the past week.
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States with the most DSO activity in April
DSOs and dental groups were the most active in Florida during April.
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The 'black hole' in healthcare dentistry can fill
Dentists can play a key role in medical-dental integration with the use of salivary diagnostics, according to one exec in the field.
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Dr. Marla Yee to open dental practice in Washington, DC
Marla Yee, DDS, is set to open a dental practice in Washington, D.C.
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Dental assistant pay has increased $6K since 2019
The average annual salary for dental assistants has increased each of the last five years, rising from $41,170 in 2019 to $47,350 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Maryland to conduct study on dental Medicaid reimbursement rates
The Maryland Department of Health is set to study the feasibility of offering Medicaid reimbursements for oral health professionals who provide full or partial dental work, according to an April 29 report by Maryland Matters.
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'We, as an industry, can do better': What dental leaders told us in April
Dental professionals spoke with Becker's this month about consolidation, inflation, medical-dental integration and more.
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