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  1. 12% of associate dentists plan to retire within 6 years
    About 12% of associate dentists plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
  2. Washington dentist has license restricted for 'substandard care'
    The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission and Shawn Keller, DDS, agreed to restrictions of his dental license.
  3. Affordable Care appoints new CEO
    Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care recently appointed a new CEO.
  1. Maryland dentist sentenced to 45 years in prison for death of girlfriend, former employee
    A Maryland oral surgeon was recently sentenced to 45 years in prison for the death of his girlfriend, Fox 5 DC reported Jan. 3. 
  2. Align Technology acquires 3D printing company
    Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology completed its acquisition of Cubicure Jan. 2. 
  3. DSOs step in for former SmileDirectClub patients: 4 updates
    Several DSOs have begun offering discounted treatment opportunities for former patients of the now-defunct SmileDirectClub. 
  4. NYU College of Dentistry to add bachelor's degree in dental hygiene
    The New York City-based NYU College of Dentistry is launching a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene with a concentration in dental science.

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  1. Sonendo partners with Best for Dentistry to expand GentleWave access
    Dental technology company Sonendo has partnered with Best for Dentistry, a dental services company for independent practices.
  2. Smile Brands recognized for positive social impact
    Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Smile Brands was named a Real Leaders Top Impact Companies Award winner for 2024.
  3. Delta Dental of Tennessee names Jeff Ballard as CEO
    Jeff Ballard has taken over as the fourth CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee.
  4. How Premier Care Dental Management grew in 2023: 8 moves
    Here are eight moves made by New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management during 2023 that Becker's reported on:

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  1. Why orthodontics, pediatric dentistry could see a surge in growth
    The pediatric dentistry and orthodontics fields could see a surge in demand as a result of a larger child population and expansions in state reimbursement programs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
  2. 33% of dentist owners plan to retire within 6 years
    About 33% of dentist owners plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
  3. Are dentists satisfied with their compensation?
    Dentist owners were more satisfied with their compensation than associate dentists, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
  4. VideaHealth earns FDA clearance for 30+ AI algorithms
    Dental AI company VideaHealth has received FDA clearance for Videa Dental Assist.
  5. Dentists per capita in the US since 2001
    There were 60.77 dentists per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  6. What to expect from DSOs in 2024
    DSOs are gearing up for continued growth amid a potentially tough economic environment in 2024, facing inflation, staffing challenges and increased demand. 
  7. 11 dentists who retired in 2023
    Here are 11 dentists who announced their retirement that Becker's reported on in 2023:
  8. Sonrava Health offers discounted care to SmileDirectClub customers
    Multispeciality health and wellness company Sonrava Health is offering free consultations and discounts of up to $1,000 in the wake of SmileDirectClub's recent closure.
  9. What Guardian Dentistry Partners accomplished in 2023
    Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners is one of the fastest-growing dental companies in the U.S.

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