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  1. 5 new chief development officers in dentistry
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are five dental companies that appointed new chief development officers this year:
  2. How teledentistry, artificial intelligence grew in the dental industry in 2023
    Ariana Portalatin -
    From industry partnerships to product launches, here are more than 30 updates from artificial intelligence and teledentistry companies this year: 
  3. 3 dentistry updates in Rhode Island
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are three dental industry updates that have taken place in Rhode Island since Oct. 30: 

How a leading DSO quickly grew to $150M in revenue and improved patient outcomes

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A first-of-its-kind DSO made $150M in annual revenue & increased valuation nearly 3,000% in its first few years (during COVID, no less). This case study tells you how.
  1. Dentistry's next hot ticket
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Oral surgery is becoming a popular field of interest for private equity groups, DSOs and other dental companies as the opportunities for growth are ascertained. 
  2. 6 dental fraud cases totaling $12.7M+
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are six fraud cases in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on this year: 
  3. 5 recent dentistry '1sts'
    Ariana Portalatin -
    From milestone FDA clearances to new DSO affiliations, here are five dental industry "firsts" that have taken place since Oct. 30: 
  4. 6 dental implant updates to know
    Ariana Portalatin -
    From a new implant-focused DSO to technology innovations, here are six updates on dental implants that have taken place since Sept. 25: 

How a leading DSO quickly grew to $150M in revenue and improved patient outcomes

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A first-of-its-kind DSO made $150M in annual revenue & increased valuation nearly 3,000% in its first few years (during COVID, no less). This case study tells you how.
  1. Meet the CEOs of 8 DSO giants
    Ariana Portalatin -
    The CEOs of the largest DSOs in the U.S. oversee networks of thousands of dental practices and dental professionals.
  2. How US dentistry compares to other countries, per 7 dentists
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Although the U.S. may rank below other countries when comparing workforce numbers, it could be ahead in other areas.
  3. 2 Texas men arrested for operating illegal dental practice
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Two Texas men were recently arrested and charged with running an illegal dental practice, abc13.com reported Dec. 5.
  4. 16 dental tech innovations in 2023
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are 16 dental tech innovations Becker's has reported on so far in 2023:

DSOs are leveraging data analytics and seeing increased engagement + growth

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  1. 5 factors contributing to poor dental health in the US, according to 1 dentist
    Ariana Portalatin -
    A lack of universal healthcare, accessibility barriers and several other factors are leading to poor oral health in the U.S., according to Steven Edwards, DDS.
  2. Pacific Dental Services, MemorialCare open 1st medical-dental integrated office
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services and Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare recently opened their first co-located integrated office in Irvine, Calif.
  3. 12 dental industry partnerships in 2023
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Dental companies and DSOs collaborated this year on initiatives focused on education, medical-dental integration, technology and more.
  4. 5 states with the most, fewest dental providers by population
    Riz Hatton -
    Alaska is the state with the most general dentists and advanced practice dental therapists per 100,000 people, according to America's Health Rankings.
  5. What dentists earn in the worst states for jobs
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Two of the worst-paying states for dentists are also ranked among the worst states for jobs, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and WalletHub.
  6. Dentologie opens 9th office, plans further expansion
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Chicago-based Dentologie recently opened its ninth location in the city.
  7. 42 North Dental hires new chief development officer
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental recently hired Richard Gervais to be its chief development officer.
  8. Guardian Dentistry Partners expands Florida network
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners recently added a Florida practice to its network. 
  9. Heritage Dental Group adds 3-office Texas practice
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Dallas-based DSO Heritage Dental Group recently added Peak Dental to its network. 

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