Today's Top 20 Stories
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The ADA's 7 steps to launch a brand new dental practice
There are seven important steps for dentists for starting a new dental practice, according to the American Dental Association.
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4 common compensation models for dental associates
There are four common compensation models used for associate dentists in the industry, according to the American Dental Association.
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Washington commission disciplines 2 dental professionals
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission has taken disciplinary action against one dentist and one dental assistant.
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Supply of dental assistants up 96,000 since 2001
There were 363,880 active dental assistants in the U.S. in 2022, an increase of 96,040 assistants since 2001, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Senator pens letter to dental Medicaid insurers questioning accessibility barriers
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois recently wrote a letter to three dental Medicaid administrators requesting information to help improve access to dental care.
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Private practice ownership 'a dream' with a cost: Dr. Joseph Oleske
The dream of owning a private practice is becoming less of a reality for many young dentists who are not able to handle the everyday management responsibilities while dealing with financial burdens, according to Joseph Oleske III, DMD.
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DSO 'buying spree' could hit a wall in 2024, 1 exec says
DSOs may have to slow down their growth or reorganize their business as macroeconomic challenges continue into 2024, according to Josh Davis, Imagen Dental Partners' new chief development officer.
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Lack of skills could be keeping dentists from practice ownership, 1 dentist says
A lack of finances and business skills are keeping younger dentists from owning their own practices, according to Robert Trager, DDS.
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4 dental industry updates in California
Here are four dental industry updates that have taken place in California since Oct. 20:
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Pearl names new COO, VP of clinical affairs
Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has appointed a new COO and a vice president of clinical affairs.
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Bond Orthodontic Partners adds New Age Braces
Frisco, Texas-based Bond Orthodontic Partners recently added New Age Braces to its network.
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Pediatric dental group transforming Virginia restaurant space for new office
Children’s Dentistry of Virginia is renovating a former restaurant in Richmond to host its new office, CBS affiliate WTVR reported Nov. 16.
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Heartland Dental partners with 2 Florida practices
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has added two partner practices in Florida, according to recent posts on the company's LinkedIn page.
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Dentists turning away from practice ownership as complexities grow
Dentists are finding it more difficult to own and operate private practices, leading to a decrease in practice ownership and increased consolidation under DSOs.
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The 8 best lenders for refinancing dental school loans, per Forbes
Forbes has ranked its top eight lenders for refinancing loans from dental school, naming the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority as the best choice, according to a Nov. 15 report.
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Number of dental hygienists up 64,000 since 2001
There were 214,700 active dental hygienists in the U.S. in 2022, an increase of 64,820 hygienists since 2001, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Henry Schein restores systems following cybersecurity incident
The distribution businesses of dental supplier Henry Schein have been restored after experiencing a cybersecurity incident in October.
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5 new DSOs launched so far in 2023
Here are five DSOs that have launched so far this year:
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7 updates on specialty DSOs
From new DSO launches to practice affiliations, here are seven updates on specialty DSOs and MSOs that have taken place since Sept. 20:
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6 new laws affecting Illinois dentists in 2024
Six laws will be implemented beginning Jan. 1 that will change how dentistry is practiced in Illinois.
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