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  1. Rock Dental Brands adds affiliates in 4 states
    Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands expanded its network with four practice affiliations.
  2. Aspen Dental appoints VP of hygiene operations
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently appointed Kimberly Jones as vice president of hygiene operations. 
  3. Dental assistant's license suspended for fraud, drug diversion
    The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Jasmine Caminos, a dental assistant in the state.
  1. 3 ways dental practices can boost profitability
    Understanding business practices, attracting patients and expanding services are just some of the ways dental practices can increase profitability this year, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
  2. Dental implant market to reach $16B by 2029
    The dental implant and prosthetics market is projected to reach a value of $16 billion worldwide by 2029.
  3. California dentist operating Santa Barbara's only 24-hour dental urgent care center
    James Rolfe, DDS, recently extended the operating hours of his dental urgent care center in Santa Barbara, Calif., the Santa Barbara Independent reported Jan. 12.
  4. 4 dental company closures to know
    Here are four recent dental company closures Becker's has reported on since Dec. 8, including dental practices, labs and more. 

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  1. Will new tech help or hurt dentistry? What 6 leaders predict for 2024
    Technology and AI are becoming more prevalent in the dental industry, which some leaders see as good, while others are not as sure.
  2. Cost to visit an oral surgeon in each state
    The average cost to visit an oral surgeon in Alaska is between $99 and $147, the highest of any state, according to insurance company Sidecar Health's care calculator.
  3. Oregon dental practice suddenly closes
    Pacific Northwest Implant Studio and General Dentistry in Eugene, Ore., led by Matthew Byrne, DDS, has shut down unexpectedly, leaving patients without care, according to a Jan. 11 report by ABC affiliate KEZI.
  4. Are DSO-affiliated dentists satisfied with their benefits?
    Forty-two percent of DSO-affiliated dentists are satisfied or very satisfied with their benefits, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.

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  1. Dental robotics in the news: 3 updates
    Neocis, the manufacturer of the Yomi dental implant robot, has marked several milestones in recent weeks.
  2. 11 dental school updates to know
    Here are 11 dental school updates that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 28: 
  3. Mask mandates resurface: What dentists need to know
    The reimplementation of mask mandates in healthcare settings could affect dental practices.
  4. 4 clinical leadership updates in dentistry
    Here are four clinical leadership updates Becker's has reported on since Nov. 3: 
  5. 3 DSOs adding practices in Texas in 30 days
    Here are three dental organizations that have expanded their Texas networks that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 19:
  6. Minnesota practice backed up 6 months due to dental hygienist shortage
    Dental practices in Minnesota are facing major scheduling backlogs, mainly due to the lack of available dental hygienists, according to a Jan. 10 report by ABC affiliate KSTP-TV.
  7. New Jersey group opens 1st dental practice
    Newly formed Haven Dental, founded by Charles Wei, DDS, opened its first practice location.
  8. Heartland Dental expands in North Carolina
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has added a North Carolina practice to its network.
  9. Wisconsin dental practice suffers data breach
    First Choice Dental, which operates 11 dental clinics throughout Wisconsin, suffered a cybersecurity incident.

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