Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dentist vs. orthopedic surgeon salary in 16 states
The average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons is nearly $200,000 higher than dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Peak Dental adds Pearl's AI to its practices
Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Dental Services selected Pearl as its exclusive dental AI provider.
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Number of active dentists vs. physicians in each state
There were 202,304 total dentists in the U.S. in 2023, compared to more than 1.1 million active physicians, according to data from the American Dental Association and KFF.
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Marshfield Clinic Health System to revive oral surgery services
Marshfield Clinic Health System, which has more than 60 locations across Wisconsin and Michigan, is planning to bring back its oral surgery services, according to a Feb. 13 report by Marshfield News Herald.
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SPP Dental Partners adds California office
Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners recently expanded its network in California.
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Former Smile Brands COO joins PepperPointe Partnerships
Christy Englehart was recently appointed COO at Lexington, Ky.-based DSO PepperPointe Partnerships.
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6 dental Medicaid, Medicare updates to know
Here are six updates about Medicaid and Medicare since Jan. 23 that dentists should know:
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8 dental C-suite appointments so far in 2024
Here are eight DSOs and other dental organizations that have added to their C-suites that Becker's has reported on since the start of 2024:
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Texas's state of dentistry in 2024
Here are 11 headlines and statistics on the state of dentistry of Texas in 2024:
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4 states alleviating dental staffing concerns through legislation
Here are four states that have created and passed legislation to combat staffing issues and shortages in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 29:
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Integrity Dental Services welcomes Dr. Daniel F. Galindo as chief clinical officer
Scottsdale, Arizona, February 12, 2024 – Premier dental laboratory Integrity Dental Services is proud to welcome Dr. Daniel F. Galindo as its new Chief Clinical Officer. His appointment cements the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation while furthering the already expansive array of services for patients.
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4 hurdles keeping dentists from affiliating with DSOs
There are many concerns dentists have that could prevent them from affiliating with a DSO, including fears of losing autonomy and staff, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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9 numbers making the dental industry optimistic
Here are nine statistics Becker's has reported on in recent months that could lead to more opportunities and growth in the dental industry:
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Utah dentist forfeits controlled substances license
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing revoked the controlled substance license and deep sedation and general anesthesia permit of a Utah dentist.
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Number of dentists in the best states for dental health
Illinois, the top-ranked state for dental health, has one of the largest numbers of active dentists with more than 8,500.
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Senate introduces bill to re-up CDC's oral health promotion activities
A bill to reauthorize the oral health promotion and disease prevention activities of the CDC was introduced in the Senate.
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Community raises money for Louisiana dentist stabbed by alleged patient
Community members have raised money to support a Louisiana dentist who was stabbed inside her dental office, nola.com reported Feb. 9.
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DSOs could begin to merge amid economic challenges, 1 exec predicts
DSOs and other management services organizations could start to merge as economic challenges continue into 2024, according to Richard Hall, CEO of Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management.
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Active shooter false alarm prompts police presence at Oklahoma dental school
The Oklahoma City Police Department confirmed they were given a false alarm of a possible active shooter at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City, ABC affiliate KOCO News 5 reported Feb. 9.
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MB2 Dental partners with 8 practices in 3 weeks
Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added eight practices to its network since Jan. 19, according to its website.
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