Today's Top 20 Stories
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Number of US dental school graduates up 1.2% over 2021
There were 6,745 graduates from U.S. dental schools in 2022, a slight increase over the number of 2021 graduates, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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The top 2 dental insurance plans with no waiting period, per USA Today
USA Today has named its top two dental insurance plans for 2024 that have no waiting period, according to a Nov. 15 report.
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Average annual wage for dentists since 2004
The average annual wage for general practitioner dentists was $172,290 in 2022, a 4.6% decrease from 2021, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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3rd law firm launches investigation into Align Technology: 4 notes
A third law office has launched an investigation into Align Technology.
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How 3 dental technology companies performed in Q3
Here is how Align Technology, Biolase and Sonendo performed during the third quarter of 2023:
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How 3 dental suppliers performed in Q3
How three dental suppliers performed during the third quarter of 2023:
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Dentist migration in Florida: 6 notes
Florida had a positive net migration of new dentists from 2019 to 2022, with a net migration rate of 5.1%, according to the American Dental Association.
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Keystone Dental launches 7-product system for dental implants
Keystone Dental has launched the Genesis Active Implant System for dental implants.
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6 dental school updates to know
Here are six dental school updates that have taken place since Oct. 23:
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Lyon College searching for new dental school location after property deal fails
Batesville, Ark.-based Lyon College is searching for a new location for its new dental and veterinary schools after a property deal fell through, kait8.com reported Nov. 13.
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3 DSOs expanding in Georgia in 4 weeks
Here are three dental groups that have added practices in Georgia that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 20:
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Median hourly pay for dental assistants since 2001
The median hourly wage for dental assistants was $21.55 in 2022, a 7.3% increase from 2021, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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15 states where dentist pay dropped
The average annual salary for dentists decreased in 15 states between 2021 and 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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6 major DSO deals in 35 days
From practice milestones to new investments, here are six notable DSO deals that have taken place Oct. 10:
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The 6 best dental insurance plans for 2024, per USA Today
USA Today has named its top six dental insurance plans for 2024, listing Anthem Essential Choice PPO Platinum as its top choice, according to a Nov. 14 report.
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Patients at new dentists wait twice as long for an appointment
Patients of record at dental practices where the owner graduated dental school between 2013 and 2022 wait 20.5 days for an appointment, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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5 DSOs moves in Texas in 60 days
Here are five moves made by dental groups in Texas that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 14:
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Dental Care Alliance adds 20th Wisconsin office
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently added a Wisconsin dental practice to its network.
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ADA urges passage of CHIPP Act
The American Dental Association recently joined 187 other organizations that signed a letter to legislators in support of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Permanency Act.
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7 new DSO CFOs in 2023
Here are seven CFOs that have joined DSOs and MSOs so far in 2023:
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