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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.
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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.
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11 dentists who retired in 2023
Here are 11 dentists who announced their retirement that Becker's reported on in 2023:
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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.
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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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How 4 DSO CEOs expect the economy to impact dentistry in 2024
CEOs of four DSOs recently connected with Becker's to share their plans to navigate economic challenges and how they expect the economic and financial landscape to impact the dental industry heading into 2024:
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Affordable Care in 2023: 19 moves
Here are 19 headlines and moves from Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care that Becker's reported on in 2023:
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57% of associate dentists may apply for new jobs by 2025
More than half of associate dentists are considering applying for a new job before 2025, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
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2 dental practices file class-action suit against Align: What dentists need to know
Two dental practices have filed a class-action lawsuit against Align Technology, alleging the company engaged in anticompetitive conduct, according to a Jan. 2 news release from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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Specialized Dental Partners adds 3-office endodontics practice
Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a Texas endodontics practice to its network.
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State of dentistry in Oklahoma: 12 things to know
Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Oklahoma:
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Mentorship is an ongoing partnership that benefits everyone
In dental school, we learn how to do things the textbook way. However, once we’re practicing dentists in a clinic, we realize working with patients in the real world is incredibly different.
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Dentistry could become a leader in AI use: VideaHealth CEO
Dentistry could lead the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare as the industry continues to innovate with the technology, according to VideaHealth Founder and CEO Florian Hillen.
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How 2 entrepreneurial DSOs hit 100 practices
Sage Dental and SGA Dental Partners joined several other DSOs that hit practice milestones in 2023, both hitting 100 offices.
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7 dental staffing updates to know
Here are seven dental staffing updates Becker's has reported on since Oct. 30:
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Massachusetts to implement medical loss ratio for dental insurers in 2024
Dental insurance carriers will be subject to a medical loss ratio in Massachusetts starting Jan. 1, according to a Dec. 28 report by local news station WPRI.
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Dental office to replace site of 1978 Indiana restaurant abductions
An Indiana dentist will construct a new office at the site of a former restaurant where four employees were abducted and later killed in 1978, the Indianapolis Star reported Dec. 29.
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5 dental industry updates in Wisconsin
Here are five dental industry updates that have taken place in Wisconsin since Nov. 6:
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5 dental technology devices earning FDA clearance in 2023
Here are three dental technology companies that received FDA clearance for five devices that Becker's reported on in 2023:
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4 dental updates in Florida
Here are four dental industry updates that have taken place in Florida in December:
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