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  1. MB2 Dental adds California partner
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with Kiran Khemani, DDS, owner of a dental practice in California.
  2. Florida dental lab to double workforce, relocate to expanded facility
    Tampa, Fla.-based Cadmus Dental Lab is relocating to a 21,400-square-foot facility to make room for an expanded workforce, Business Observer reported Aug. 29. 
  3. How DSOs can improve RCM to boost the patient experience
    Revenue cycle management is an important aspect of running a dental practice or DSO when it comes to efficient payment collection, as well as creating a positive experience for the patient. 
  1. Benco Dental acquires 2 supply companies
    Benco Dental, a dental supply and equipment company, recently acquired M&S Dental Supply and A-Dent Dental Equipment. 
  2. Allied OMS promotes vice president of business development
    Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS promoted Joelle Duroseau to the role of vice president of business development. 
  3. The trends driving DSO growth
    The accelerated rates of consolidation and technology adoption have been driving DSO growth, but strategies to future-proof an organization could be key to ensuring sustainable growth.
  4. 6 clinical leadership updates for dentists to know
    From new treatment guidelines to concerns about new legislation, here are six recent clinical leadership updates dentists should know: 

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  1. Dental hygienists per capita in all 50 states and DC
    New Hampshire has the highest number of dental hygienists per capita out of any state at 105.33 hygienists for every 100,000 residents.
  2. What dentists should look for in a DSO
    There are several factors dentists should consider when deciding which DSO to affiliate with, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 
  3. Orthodontics leader Dr. Rolf Behrents announces retirement
    Rolf Behrents, DDS, PhD, will retire May 31, 2025.
  4. BBB refers HiSmile product claims to regulatory authorities for review
    The Better Business Bureau National Programs’ National Advertising Division referred HiSmile to other regulatory authorities for review of certain product claims.

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  1. What the fastest-growing DSO has accomplished since 2020
    Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners was recently ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list.  
  2. Atlanta dentist, radio personality dies at 66
    Marlon Jackson, DDS, a dentist and radio personality in Atlanta, died at age 66, according to an Aug. 29 report by Rolling Out.
  3. Minnesota dental practice celebrates 50 years of service
    A dental practice in Lakeville, Minn., has reached the milestone of 50 years of service, according to an Aug. 28 report by Sun This Week.
  4. Colorado dental practice closes after 2-year search for a buyer fails
    Ridgewood (Colo.) Family Dentistry is closing due to staffing challenges and being unable to find a buyer, according to an Aug. 18 report by Ouray County Plaindealer.
  5. 10 orthodontics updates to know
    From new practice openings to clinical treatment news, here are 10 orthodontics updates that Becker's has reported on since July 2: 
  6. 7 oral surgery updates to know
    From leadership changes to new MSO affiliations, here are seven oral surgery-related updates that have taken place since July 29: 
  7. Dentists per capita in all 50 states and DC
    The District of Columbia has the highest number of general dentists per capita at 66.95 dentists for every 100,000 residents. Hawaii is the state with the highest per-capita count at 51.72.
  8. What dental leaders told us in August
    This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about how DSO consolidation will evolve, opportunities to advance oral healthcare under the next White House administration and how millennials and Gen Zers are changing dentistry.
  9. Dentistry's biggest concerns: Industry leaders speak out
    The current gap in the dental workforce, the large amount of student debt dental school graduates have and the reduced access to dental care are three of the biggest concerns that leaders in dentistry have about the industry. 

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