Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dentists affected by Change Healthcare hack could receive temporary funding
Dentists who were impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack may be eligible for a temporary funding assistance program.
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5 women making moves in dentistry
Here are five women who have recently made headlines in the dental industry:
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5 dentistry updates in Illinois
From DSO affiliations to new legislation, here are five dentistry updates that have taken place in Illinois so far this year:
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42 North Dental appoints chief people officer
Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental recently appointed Delfi Nieto as chief people officer.
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What dental assistants earn in every state
Dental assistants earn the most in Minnesota, where the annual wage for the occupation is $62,760 according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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How consolidation is growing among dental specialties in 2024
DSOs and dental groups have been active in expanding and growing their specialty services so far this year.
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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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