Today's Top 20 Stories
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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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Michigan dentist retires following 37 years of practicing
A dentist in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. retired following 37 years of practicing dentistry, according to an April 3 report by Grosse Pointe News.
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Where dentistry needs more innovation
Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics could benefit from a greater use of modern technology, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Dental coalition shows support for legislation funding dental training programs
A coalition of dental provider associations and oral healthcare organizations expressed its support for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Act.
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What 8 major DSOs accomplished in Q1
Here are 29 moves made by some of the largest DSOs in the U.S. in the first quarter, including practice additions, executive moves, initiatives launched and more, as reported by Becker's.
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Endodontic Practice Partners expands in Florida
Nashville, Tenn.-based Endodontic Practice Partners recently added a Florida practice to its network.
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2 leaders on how DSOs have fueled consolidation in dentistry
Consolidation in dentistry has been heavily driven by DSOs, leading to the emergence of new models in private practice, according to multiple industry leaders.
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Espire Dental acquires 1st Texas practice
Denver-based Espire Dental made its first acquisition in Texas, marking the fifth state in which the company supports practices.
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What dentists earn in each state in 2024
Delaware is the highest-paying state for dentists in 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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CMS adds adult dental coverage as essential health benefit in final rule: 5 notes
CMS issued a final rule April 2 that adds routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act.
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Alabama dentist sentenced to 180 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients, staff
An Alabama dentist was recently sentenced to 180 years in prison for sexually abusing patients and staff, WBMA reported April 3.
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How Aspen Dental is investing in its staff
Chicago-based Aspen Dental is staying committed to providing opportunities and empowering dentists, clinicians and other dental staff.
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Florida state attorney takes over dental fraud investigation: 3 notes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently reassigned a dental fraud investigation to State Attorney Brian Kramer, Florida Daily reported April 2.
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Mississippi dental school pilots after-hours clinic
The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry is piloting an after-hours dental clinic to increase accessibility for patients.
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Former Dentsply Sirona CEO joins healthcare-focused PE firm
Don Casey, the former CEO of Dentsply Sirona, has joined Avista Capital Partners as a strategic executive.
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