Today's Top 20 Stories
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Why this dentist supports universal licensure
Creating a system with universal licensure for dentists would be a big boost for the dental industry for a multitude of reasons, according to this dentist.
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ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers appoints COO
Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers recently appointed Jerry Asamoah as its COO.
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Average hourly pay for oral surgeons
Oral surgeons and maxillofacial surgeons have the highest mean hourly wage in North Carolina, where they make an average of $173.79 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dental hygienist shortage causing 10-month backlog at Vermont practice
The shortage of dental hygienists has led to a scheduling backlog of up to 10 months at a Vermont practice, according to a May 2 report by CBS affiliate WCAX.
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North Carolina dentist accused of practicing with suspended license
A dentist in Morehead City, N.C., has been accused of practicing dentistry while having a suspended license, according to a May 2 report by Carteret County News-Times.
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Newly launched orthodontic platform makes 1st acquisition
San Francisco-based Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners recently acquired its first practice, Angolkar4Smiles in Seattle and Tukwila, Wash.
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Dental industry reacts to Walmart Health closing
Dental industry professionals have been contemplating what the closing of Walmart Health's 51 centers means for providers and patients in need of dental care.
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Tuition for the 13 top-ranked U.S. dental schools
Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan was ranked as the top dental school in the world by QS World University Rankings and has an average tuition of $59,946 for out-of-state, first-year students.
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Dental insurance in 2024: 15 fast facts to know
Here are 15 fast facts to know about dental insurance in 2024:
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The parts of dentistry that 8 leaders say need an update
From staffing to treatment approach and catching up with new technologies, here are some of the biggest aspects of the dental industry that dentists and executives feel are in need of a refresh.
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Orthodontist pay vs. cost of living by state
The cost of living in Michigan, the highest-paying state for orthodontists, is $42,187 for a single adult with no children.
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Inside PDS Health's 'strategic' approach to specialty dentistry
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, formerly Pacific Dental Services, is taking a strategic approach to expanding its specialty dental network this year.
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6 clear aligner updates to know
Here are six updates about clear aligner technology and manufacturers that Becker's has covered since Feb. 29:
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Glidewell, ProMonitoring launch clear aligner system
Glidewell, a dental lab and technology company, recently partnered with dental software company ProMonitoring to launch a clear aligner system for general dentists.
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Labor Department issues new rule on overtime pay: 8 notes for dentists
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a new rule expanding eligibility for overtime pay.
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13 US dental schools ranked among best in the world
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was ranked as the top dental school in the world by QS World University Rankings.
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Heartland Dental launches hygienist scholarship with $11.5K donation to Wisconsin college
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently launched a scholarship program for dental hygiene students at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wis., The Monroe Times reported May 1.
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Ormco launches on-demand program for Spark clear aligners
Ormco, a brand of dental supplier Envista, launched an on-demand ordering program for its Spark clear aligners.
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Adult dental insurance coverage reaches 5-year high
About 65% of adults currently have dental insurance, according to Delta Dental's 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness report.
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Preventive dental visits on the rise: Report
The number of preventive dental health visits are on the rise while unexpected visits are declining, according to Delta Dental's 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness report.
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