Today's Top 20 Stories
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Tennessee asks SmileDirectClub to repay $6M in grants: 8 notes
The state of Tennessee is requesting that SmileDirectClub pay back $6 million in grants for allegedly failing to meet the terms of its contract, CBS affiliate WTVF reported Jan. 31.
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Wisconsin governor to sign bill authorizing dental therapists
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers plans to sign a bill that will allow dental therapists to provide care in the state, according to a Jan. 31 report by the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Heartland Dental to add 150+ practices in 2024
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is planning to open at least 90 de novo practices and affiliate with 60 to 80 additional practices in 2024.
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Dental365 acquires 6-practice group in Pennsylvania
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 added Dynamic Growth, a group with six dental practices throughout Pennsylvania.
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3 updates on DSO activity in the Midwest
Here are three practice additions, acquisitions and openings from DSOs and other dental organizations in the Midwest that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 8:
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5 compensation notes on 2 top dental jobs
Dental hygienists and dental assistants were both included on the best 28 healthcare support jobs list by U.S. News & World Report.
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4 things to know about MB2 Dental's CEO
Chris Villanueva, DMD, founded Dallas-based MB2 Dental in 2007 and has helped the dental partnership organization grow to support more than 660 total practices. Here are four things to know about the company's founder.
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Sage Dental adds Marietta Dental Group to its network
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently added Marietta Dental Group to its network.
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A new norm arises as solo dentists decline
The dental industry has seen an increase in group practices and DSOs as the number of solo dentists has declined, according to a recent report from the Association of DSOs.
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Florida dentist sues man over negative reviews
A Florida dentist is suing a man for posting negative reviews about him online, bocanewsnow.com reported Jan. 30.
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How much does it cost to open a dental practice?
The cost to open a new dental practice can range between $120,000 and $480,000, according to a recent report from the Associations of DSOs.
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Tennessee DSO acquires 5th practice
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Legacy Dental Group added Lookout Valley Dental to its network of practices, according to a Jan. 27 report by chattanoogan.com.
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Bottlenecks in dental hygiene programs exacerbating workforce challenges
Issues with dental hygiene programs are exacerbating hiring challenges in the dental industry, according to a recent report from the Association of DSOs.
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Former Texas dental practice owner sentenced for wire fraud
The former owner of dental practices in Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for wire fraud.
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Georgia legislation offers dentists tax cut to move to rural areas
The Georgia General Assembly is weighing a bill that would provide a tax break to dentists and doctors that move to rural areas of the state, according to a Jan. 28 report by Rome News-Tribune.
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DSO action in the South heats up: 10 moves
Here are 10 additions, acquisitions and partnerships made by DSOs and dental organizations in the South that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5:
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Dr. Laura Koch acquires Georgia dental practice
Laura Koch, DMD, has taken over as owner of Dentistry of Norcross (Ga.) after acquiring the practice in March 2023.
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Dentist vs. oral surgeon salary in 6 states
The average annual salary for oral surgeons is more than $100,000 higher than dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Pacific Dental Services expanded in 18 states in 2023
Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services expanded its network in 18 states in 2023.
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California dentist to forfeit $1M in property, pay $8.5M in restitution for Medicare fraud
A California dentist and his former billing manager were recently sentenced for Medicare fraud.
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