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Number of pediatric dentists in the worst states for children's oral health
There are 382 pediatric dentists in New Jersey, the lowest-ranked state for children's oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.
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Dental365 acquires 9-practice DSO
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 has affiliated with the Ephrata, Pa.-based DSO Dynamic Growth Dental.
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Where pay for specialty dentists stands in 2024
Texas is the highest-paying state for specialty dentists, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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How much oral surgeons earn in 9 states in 2024
North Carolina is the highest-paying state for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in 2024, offering an average yearly salary of $361,480 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Where dentists are seeing higher price tags
Several dental practices are experiencing higher costs this year associated with staffing, supplies and operations.
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What 6 dentists would change about dental insurance
Increasing annual maximums, more transparency from insurance companies, and reimbursements keeping up with inflation are three aspects of the dental insurance industry that dentists would like to see changed.
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Utah dentist completes 700th robotic dental implant
David Brooks, DMD, recently completed his 700th robotic dental implant.
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Number of dental assistants in every state
California has 56,870 active dental assistants, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Indiana dentist charged with inappropriately touching employee
An Indiana dentist was recently charged with confinement and battery of an employee, InkFreeNews reported April 8.
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Minnesota dental practice reopens after semitruck crash
A dental practice in White Bear Lake, Minn., reopened four months after a semitruck crashed into the building, KARE11 reported April 8.
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North Carolina dental practice suffers cybersecurity incident
Fayetteville, N.C.-based Village Family Dental experienced an attack on its network which potentially impacted patient data.
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Illinois bill would allow dental school graduates to practice before getting a license
Illinois legislators are considering a bill that would allow dental school graduates to practice while waiting for license approval, WGEM reported April 8.
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10 best, worst states for children's oral health
Washington, D.C., was ranked No. 1 on personal finance website WalletHub's list of the best and worst states for children's oral health.
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Modis Dental Partners adds Florida periodontics practice
Modis Dental Partners, a DSO focused on practices that provide dental implants, added a Florida periodontics and implant dentistry practice.
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Number of dental hygienists in every state in 2024
California has 24,880 active dental hygienists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Medit to launch new intraoral scanner
Dental technology company Medit is launching its newest intraoral scanner, Medit i900.
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What dental practices can learn from the Great Resignation
Many companies have realized the importance of positive work culture since the COVID-19 pandemic spurred the Great Resignation.
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Average salary for orthodontists in 15 states in 2024
Michigan is the highest-paying state for orthodontists in 2024, offering an average yearly salary of $329,620 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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7 dental acquisitions in March
Here are seven dental industry acquisitions Becker's reported on in March:
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Pennsylvania woman charged with working as dental assistant without a license
A woman in Pennsylvania has been charged for pretending to be an advanced dental assistant, according to an April 7 report from the Bucks County Courier Times.
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