Today's Top 20 Stories
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Private equity in dentistry: Can it keep up its pace?
Private equity firms have continued to make an impact on the DSO and dental spaces this year, despite some predicting a slower year in 2024.
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Dr. Eric Xu acquires Washington dental practice, rebrands
Eric Xu, DDS, purchased a dental clinic in Olympia, Wash., from Chad Kleven, DDS.
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Pacific Dental Services adds 3 specialty practices
Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services recently added three specialty dental groups to its network.
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How DSOs have catered to the new workforce generation
The current state of staffing in the dental industry has been influenced by DSOs, providing new dentists and other staff an option outside of private practice that offers a greater work-life balance.
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Alabama dentist convicted of sexually abusing patients, staff appeals sentencing
An Alabama dentist who was recently convicted of sexually abusing patients and staff is now appealing his sentencing, NBC affiliate WVTM reported April 4.
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10 states where dentists may have more success retaining staff
Dental practice owners may have more success retaining staff in Massachusetts, which was recently ranked as having the lowest job resignation rate.
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10 states where dentists may have trouble retaining staff in 2024
Delaware was recently ranked as the state with the highest resignation rate by WalletHub.
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Number of general dentists in every state
California has 18,820 active general dentists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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States adjusting dental licensing rules: 6 updates
Here are six states that have passed or are considering bills to change dental licensing rules in 2024:
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18 dental school updates
From new residency programs to leadership appointments and funding updates, here are 18 dental school updates Becker's has covered since Jan. 12:
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Smile Source appoints VP of strategic partnerships
Houston-based Smile Source recently appointed Tom Rimmer as vice president of strategic partnerships.
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Virginia dentist retires after 40 years of practice
A Virginia dentist is retiring after 40 years in the dental industry, the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal reported April 4.
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What dental hygienists make in all 50 states
Dental hygienists earn the most in Washington, where the annual wage for the occupation is $123,510, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Guardian Dentistry Partners appoints director of hygiene
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners recently promoted Jeremy Smith to director of hygiene.
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Michigan dentist retires following 37 years of practicing
A dentist in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. retired following 37 years of practicing dentistry, according to an April 3 report by Grosse Pointe News.
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Where dentistry needs more innovation
Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics could benefit from a greater use of modern technology, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Dental coalition shows support for legislation funding dental training programs
A coalition of dental provider associations and oral healthcare organizations expressed its support for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Act.
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What 8 major DSOs accomplished in Q1
Here are 29 moves made by some of the largest DSOs in the U.S. in the first quarter, including practice additions, executive moves, initiatives launched and more, as reported by Becker's.
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Endodontic Practice Partners expands in Florida
Nashville, Tenn.-based Endodontic Practice Partners recently added a Florida practice to its network.
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2 leaders on how DSOs have fueled consolidation in dentistry
Consolidation in dentistry has been heavily driven by DSOs, leading to the emergence of new models in private practice, according to multiple industry leaders.
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