Today's Top 20 Stories
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Where dentists are seeing higher price tags
Several dental practices are experiencing higher costs this year associated with staffing, supplies and operations.
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What 6 dentists would change about dental insurance
Increasing annual maximums, more transparency from insurance companies, and reimbursements keeping up with inflation are three aspects of the dental insurance industry that dentists would like to see changed.
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Utah dentist completes 700th robotic dental implant
David Brooks, DMD, recently completed his 700th robotic dental implant.
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Number of dental assistants in every state
California has 56,870 active dental assistants, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Indiana dentist charged with inappropriately touching employee
An Indiana dentist was recently charged with confinement and battery of an employee, InkFreeNews reported April 8.
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Minnesota dental practice reopens after semitruck crash
A dental practice in White Bear Lake, Minn., reopened four months after a semitruck crashed into the building, KARE11 reported April 8.
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North Carolina dental practice suffers cybersecurity incident
Fayetteville, N.C.-based Village Family Dental experienced an attack on its network which potentially impacted patient data.
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Illinois bill would allow dental school graduates to practice before getting a license
Illinois legislators are considering a bill that would allow dental school graduates to practice while waiting for license approval, WGEM reported April 8.
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10 best, worst states for children's oral health
Washington, D.C., was ranked No. 1 on personal finance website WalletHub's list of the best and worst states for children's oral health.
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Modis Dental Partners adds Florida periodontics practice
Modis Dental Partners, a DSO focused on practices that provide dental implants, added a Florida periodontics and implant dentistry practice.
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Number of dental hygienists in every state in 2024
California has 24,880 active dental hygienists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Medit to launch new intraoral scanner
Dental technology company Medit is launching its newest intraoral scanner, Medit i900.
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What dental practices can learn from the Great Resignation
Many companies have realized the importance of positive work culture since the COVID-19 pandemic spurred the Great Resignation.
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Average salary for orthodontists in 15 states in 2024
Michigan is the highest-paying state for orthodontists in 2024, offering an average yearly salary of $329,620 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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7 dental acquisitions in March
Here are seven dental industry acquisitions Becker's reported on in March:
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Pennsylvania woman charged with working as dental assistant without a license
A woman in Pennsylvania has been charged for pretending to be an advanced dental assistant, according to an April 7 report from the Bucks County Courier Times.
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Heartland Dental adds Pennsylvania practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Pennsylvania practice to its network.
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New doctor-owned DSO launches
REV One Dental, a new doctor-owned DSO, launched with its first set of acquisitions in April.
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More dentists moving away from 'lip service' support from DSOs: Exec
Dentists are increasingly becoming more interested in DSOs that are led by dentists and that will support clinical autonomy, according to one exec.
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How 2 co-CEOs plan to transform the oral surgery field
Mark Censoprano and Jason Auerbach, DDS, plan to compliment each other's unique skills as co-CEOs of Max Surgical Specialty Management.
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