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  1. Dental office proposed for $1.2M property in Georgia
    A dentist is looking to open a new office at the site of a former church community center in Marietta, Ga., the Marietta Daily Journal reported Feb. 5. 
  2. 3 things to know about Smile Doctors' CEO
    J. Hedrick has served as the CEO of Dallas-based Smile Doctors since 2019. Here are three things to know about the company's CEO:
  3. Specialized Dental Partners adds Ohio endodontics practice
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners added Yonchak & Agarwala Endodontics to its network.
  1. New pain management guidelines released for adolescent, adult dental patients
    The American Dental Association recently released new guidelines to manage short-term dental pain in adolescent and adult dental patients. 
  2. What orthodontists earn in the best states for dental health
    Orthodontists can earn an average of $166,640 in Illinois, the best ranked state for dental health. 
  3. Dental robotics market to hit $9B by 2032
    The global advanced dental digital and robotics solutions market is projected to reach $8.99 billion by 2032.
  4. Dental Care Alliance continues Northeast expansion with Connecticut practice
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance partnered with a Connecticut dental practice.

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  1. Job outlook for dentists vs. 4 other healthcare professions
    The number of projected jobs for dentists is expected to be much lower than other healthcare occupations, with the employment change between 2022 and 2032 projected to increase 6,800, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  2. Minnesota dental office investigated for paying for fake reviews
    A Minnesota dental office was recently investigated by the state for allegedly paying for fake five-star ratings online, Fox affiliate KMSP reported Feb. 4. 
  3. More business education, realistic clinical training needed for future dentists, 1 DSO exec says
    Dental schools can better prepare students for a career in dentistry by providing more business education and realistic clinical training, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
  4. DSOs getting active in the West: 6 moves
    Here are six seven DSOs and dental organizations that are making additions and acquisitions, opening practices, and receiving investments in the West that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5:

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  1. Dentist vs. orthodontist salary in 8 states
    The average annual salary for orthodontists is more than $50,000 higher than dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  2. 5 dental technology updates from January
    Here are five updates from the dental technology industry that Becker's reported on in January.
  3. Bill to improve tax breaks for dentists passed by the House
    The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which includes provisions to support dentists and dental practices.
  4. Where dental therapy stands in the US
    Wisconsin recently became the 14th state to authorize dental therapists to treat patients, and several other states could soon do the same. 
  5. Number of dentists in 12 specialty fields
    Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics have the largest representation out of 12 dental specialty fields, with 10,904 orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedists in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.
  6. What dental assistants, hygienists make in the best states for dental health
    Dental assistants can make an average of $41,290 in Illinois, the best state for dental health, while dental hygienists can make an average of $76,120.
  7. What dental assistants, hygienists make in the worst states for dental health
    Dental assistants make an average of $36,570 in Arkansas, the worst state for dental health, while dental hygienists make an average of $73,540.
  8. Southern Orthodontic Partners makes 1st Chicago-area expansion
    Nashville, Tenn.-based Southern Orthodontic Partners added its first practice in the Chicago area.
  9. Align Technology ranked among top 300 organizations granted US patents
    Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology was recently included on a list of 300 organizations that received the most U.S. patents in 2023. 

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