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  1. Leixir Dental Group partners with clinical training organization
    Oldsmar, Fla.-based Leixir Dental Group, a dental laboratory, partnered with Care 1st Dental Institute to expand clinic education, training and production. 
  2. North American Dental Group adds Ohio practice
    Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group opened Steubenville (Ohio) Dental Studio, according to a May 13 report by Herald-Star.
  3. Highest-paying states for 3 dental jobs
    Delaware, Minnesota and Alaska were the highest-paying states for three dental roles in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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  1. 5 dentists opening new practices
    Here are five dentists across various specialties that recently opened practices: 
  2. Percentage of dentists affiliated with a DSO by specialty
    Orthodontists have the highest rate of DSO affiliation when compared to dentists in seven other dental specialties, according to May data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  3. North Carolina dental office destroyed in fire
    A fire has destroyed a North Carolina dental office in Huntersville, CBS affiliate WBTV reported May 17.
  4. Pacific Dental Services marks 1st grad from college advancement program
    Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services honored the first graduate from its college advancement program. 

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  1. 7 factors ChatGPT says to consider when opening a dental practice
    ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by OpenAI, has become popular across the healthcare industry. 
  2. West Coast Dental opens multispecialty office in California
    Los Angeles-based West Coast Dental and Orthodontics opened a multispecialty office in Calimesa, Calif. 
  3. California dental lab adds Overjet's AI tech
    Glidewell, a dental lab and technology company, is expanding its artificial intelligence offerings with the addition of Overjet's technology.
  4. Dental hygienist hourly wage vs. minimum wage in every state
    Dental hygienists in Alaska are paid $54.70 an hour, the highest hourly wage of any U.S. state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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  1. Hawaii Dental Service names 1st female dental director
    Heera Chang, DDS, MD, was appointed as the first female dental director of Hawaii Dental Service, a dental benefits provider. 
  2. Planet DDS implements AI imaging software at more than 200 dental practices
    Dental software company Planet DDS has integrated artificial intelligence into its cloud-based imaging software at more than 200 dental offices.
  3. Dental Care Alliance adds 5th Arizona practice
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance added Chandler, Ariz.-based Lakeview Dental Care to its network. 
  4. Dental assistant hourly wage vs. minimum wage in each state
    The average hourly wage for dental assistants largely exceeds the minimum wage in each state, with some making more than double, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor.  
  5. 5 dentists share the best, worst parts of practicing in their state
    Nice weather, affordable cost of living and resources from local dental organizations are some of the answers dentists gave when asked about the best parts of practicing in their states, while payer overreach, low reimbursements and corporate dentistry were the worst parts. 
  6. 4 dental organizations adding practices in Florida
    Here are four dental groups expanding in Florida that Becker's has reported on since March 29:
  7. Percentage of dentists affiliated with a DSO by state
    Nevada has the highest percentage of dentists that are affiliated with a DSO with 23 percent, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 
  8. 13% of dentists are affiliated with DSOs: 7 things to know
    Thirteen percent of dentists are affiliated with a DSO, according to May data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  9. ChatGPT names top well-known, respected dentists
    ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by OpenAI, has become popular across the healthcare industry. 

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