Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. How much dental hygienists earn in the best states for healthcare
    Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $91,070 in Hawaii, the best state for healthcare according to U.S. News & World Report.
  2. Patterson Cos. begins dental leadership transition
    Patterson Companies initiated a search for a new leader for its dental segment.
  3. Congressman urges HRSA to increase training funding for dentists, physicians
    U.S. Rep Frank Pallone recently penned a letter urging the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase funding for the training of physicians and dentists under the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program.
  1. Former dental tech CEO pleads guilty to $10.7M investor fraud scheme
    The former CEO of S-Ray, a dental device company, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and participating in a fraudulent investor scheme.
  2. 3 DSOs entering new states
    Here are three DSOs that have recently expanded their networks into new states:
  3. What DSOs can learn from the challenges of retail-based healthcare
    Recent closures affecting retail-based healthcare companies could leave lessons behind for DSOs looking to expand their services.
  4. DSO activity ticks up in the West: 5 moves in 7 days
    Here are five dental groups and DSOs making expansions, acquisitions and additions in the West that Becker's has reported on since May 3:

Innovation in DSO communication: 7 must-reads to guide you in

Sponsored
DSO growth isn't slowing down. What you need to know about the future of dentistry — here.
  1. eClinicalWorks launches EHR-focused AI for dental practices
    eClinicalWorks introduced Sunoh.ai, a listening AI technology, for dental practices to increase speed and efficiency of clinical documentation and improve patient care.
  2. U of Buffalo researcher to study root canal alternatives
    Camila Sabatini, DDS, PhD, associate professor at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, received a grant to research therapies for damaged teeth.
  3. Pay-as-you-go dental care startup closes equity round
    Flossy, a pay-as-you-go dental network, recently closed a strategy equity round. 
  4. Creating a stellar workplace culture
    As leaders and mentors, one of our most important jobs is to create a workplace culture that energizes our staff. When you have a million other things on your plate, prioritizing culture can be challenging, but culture is, after all, the lifeblood of your practice.

Innovation in DSO communication: 7 must-reads to guide you in

Sponsored
DSO growth isn't slowing down. What you need to know about the future of dentistry — here.
  1. 7 best dental insurers of 2024
    Anthem and Guardian were recently ranked by Forbes as the best dental insurance companies of 2024.
  2. Sonendo brings in $7M in Q1, resets commercial priorities
    Dental technology company Sonendo brought in $7 million in total revenue during the first quarter of 2024.
  3. Unlicensed dental assistant could face additional charges
    A Pennsylvania woman charged with working as an unlicensed dental assistant could be facing additional charges after violating bail conditions, according to a May 9 report by Bucks County Courier Times.
  4. How DSOs can best leverage AI
    Artificial intelligence is becoming more prominent in the dental space, with more dentists and DSOs adding AI to their practices.
  5. ClearChoice opens dental implant center in Pennsylvania
    Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers recently opened its 101st center in Chadds Ford, Pa.
  6. Dental Care Alliance in the news: 4 updates
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has marked several accomplishments in the last couple of months expanding its network and earning a spot in several company rankings.
  7. Heartland Dental adds 1st Utah practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently expanded its network into Utah, its 39th state.
  8. 9 dental updates in Pennsylvania in 1 month
    Here are nine updates on the dental industries in Pennsylvania that Becker's has reported on since April 8:
  9. New York dentists merge practices
    Steven Ricco, DDS, and Jay Lubliner, DMD, both from New York, combined their practices.

Featured Learning Opportunities

Top 40 Articles from the Past 6 Months

Featured Podcast