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  1. MB2 Dental expands into its 41st state with Vermont endodontics practice
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental entered its 41st state by partnering with an endodontics-focused practice in Vermont.
  2. How dentists' pay has changed since 2019
    The average annual salary for dentists has increased from $178,260 in 2019 to $191,750 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
  3. Heartland Dental adds sedation dentistry practice in Florida
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Florida practice to its network. 
  1. GoFundMe for Louisiana dentist stabbed by alleged patient surpasses $100K
    A GoFundMe set up on behalf of a Louisiana dentist who was stabbed inside her office in February has raised more than $105,000.
  2. Dentists affected by Change Healthcare hack could receive temporary funding
    Dentists who were impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack may be eligible for a temporary funding assistance program.
  3. 5 women making moves in dentistry
    Here are five women who have recently made headlines in the dental industry: 
  4. 5 dentistry updates in Illinois
    From DSO affiliations to new legislation, here are five dentistry updates that have taken place in Illinois so far this year: 

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  1. 42 North Dental appoints chief people officer
    Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental recently appointed Delfi Nieto as chief people officer. 
  2. What dental assistants earn in every state
    Dental assistants earn the most in Minnesota, where the annual wage for the occupation is $62,760 according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  3. How consolidation is growing among dental specialties in 2024
    DSOs and dental groups have been active in expanding and growing their specialty services so far this year.
  4. Private equity in dentistry: Can it keep up its pace?
    Private equity firms have continued to make an impact on the DSO and dental spaces this year, despite some predicting a slower year in 2024.

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  1. Dr. Eric Xu acquires Washington dental practice, rebrands
    Eric Xu, DDS, purchased a dental clinic in Olympia, Wash., from Chad Kleven, DDS.
  2. Pacific Dental Services adds 3 specialty practices
    Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services recently added three specialty dental groups to its network.
  3. How DSOs have catered to the new workforce generation
    The current state of staffing in the dental industry has been influenced by DSOs, providing new dentists and other staff an option outside of private practice that offers a greater work-life balance.
  4. Alabama dentist convicted of sexually abusing patients, staff appeals sentencing
    An Alabama dentist who was recently convicted of sexually abusing patients and staff is now appealing his sentencing, NBC affiliate WVTM reported April 4. 
  5. 10 states where dentists may have more success retaining staff
    Dental practice owners may have more success retaining staff in Massachusetts, which was recently ranked as having the lowest job resignation rate.
  6. 10 states where dentists may have trouble retaining staff in 2024
    Delaware was recently ranked as the state with the highest resignation rate by WalletHub.
  7. Number of general dentists in every state
    California has 18,820 active general dentists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  8. 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:
  9. 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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