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  1. Alabama dentists open 8K-square-foot practice
    Jasper Comprehensive Dentistry has opened a new 8,000-square-foot practice in Jasper, Ala., according to a Nov. 6 report by The Walker Leader.
  2. Affordable Care names 2 chief clinical officers
    Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care appointed Jumoke Adedoyin, DDS, and Daniel Fenton, DMD, its chief clinical officers.
  3. Align Technology being investigated for securities fraud violations: 4 notes
    A law firm recently launched an investigation into Align Technology for possible violations of federal securities laws.

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  1. What frustrates 6 dentists most
    Challenges with patients, insurers and the perception of dentistry are among some of the biggest frustrations for dentists at their practices. 
  2. Dentists in affiliated practice more likely to change practice setting
    Fifty-one percent of new dentists who are part of an affiliated private practice plan to move to a different practice setting, while 93% of new dentists in unaffiliated private practices plan to stay, according to research from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 
  3. Dental assistant files wrongful termination suit against Pennsylvania county
    Stacey Poole, a dental assistant who worked in Allegheny County, Penn., has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the county, according to a Nov. 7 report by Pennsylvania Record.
  4. Number of graduates from each US dental school in 2023
    There were 6,745 dental school graduates in the U.S. in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

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. 5 states with the most, fewest oral surgeons
    Wyoming has the fewest oral surgeons out of all U.S. states, according to data from KFF. 
  2. US Preventive Services Task Force finalizes recommendations for primary care oral health screenings
    The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force finalized its recommendations on preventive interventions in non-dental primary care settings in people without symptoms. 
  3. Massachusetts retail pads with an Aspen Dental sell for $7.6M
    Three retail pads in Wareham, Mass., that include an Aspen Dental location have sold for $7.6 million, according to a Nov. 7 report by REJournals.
  4. Specialized Dental Partners adds in Texas, New York and Arizona
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners has been expanding its network of practices in the past two weeks, according to recent posts on the company's LinkedIn page. 

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  1. 5 states with the most, fewest general dentists in 2023
    California has the most general dentists out of all U.S. states, according to data from KFF. 
  2. Platinum Dental Services to implement CureMint across its practices
    Platinum Dental Services partnered with CureMint to implement CureMint's spend management platform.
  3. Sage Dental plans to expand in new states in 2024: Q&A
    Sage Dental has big plans to continue its expansion in the Southeast next year.
  4. Align Technology launches 2024 grant program
    Align Technology opened its annual research award program for 2024, which provides up to $300,000 in grants. 
  5. PDS Foundation, Smile Generation raise $650K for special needs dentistry program
    The Pacific Dental Services Foundation and Smile Generation partnered to raise more than $650,000 for the foundation's special needs dentistry program. 
  6. Florida dentist, office co-owner arrested on Medicaid fraud charges
    A Florida dentist and her husband were recently arrested and accused of participating in a Medicaid fraud scheme.
  7. 6 updates on Pennsylvania's dental industry in 3 weeks
    Here are six updates on the dental industry in Pennsylvania that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 18: 
  8. How dental insurance coverage is evolving: NADP exec
    Recent research shows that the percentage of PPO plans offering higher annual maximums for dental plans has increased over the last several years, according to Michael Adelberg, executive director of the National Association of Dental Plans.
  9. Wisconsin introduces bill to authorize dental therapists
    Wisconsin legislators recently introduced a bill that would allow dental therapists to practice in the state, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Nov. 6.

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