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  1. Number of US dental school graduates up 1.2% over 2021
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    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.
  2. The top 2 dental insurance plans with no waiting period, per USA Today
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    USA Today has named its top two dental insurance plans for 2024 that have no waiting period, according to a Nov. 15 report.
  3. Average annual wage for dentists since 2004
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    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.

How a leading DSO quickly grew to $150M in revenue and improved patient outcomes

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  1. 3rd law firm launches investigation into Align Technology: 4 notes
    Ariana Portalatin -
    A third law office has launched an investigation into Align Technology. 
  2. How 3 dental technology companies performed in Q3
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here is how Align Technology, Biolase and Sonendo performed during the third quarter of 2023: 
  3. How 3 dental suppliers performed in Q3
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    How three dental suppliers performed during the third quarter of 2023: 
  4. Dentist migration in Florida: 6 notes
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    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.

How a leading DSO quickly grew to $150M in revenue and improved patient outcomes

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A first-of-its-kind DSO made $150M in annual revenue & increased valuation nearly 3,000% in its first few years (during COVID, no less). This case study tells you how.
  1. Keystone Dental launches 7-product system for dental implants
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Keystone Dental has launched the Genesis Active Implant System for dental implants. 
  2. 6 dental school updates to know
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are six dental school updates that have taken place since Oct. 23: 
  3. Lyon College searching for new dental school location after property deal fails
    Ariana Portalatin -
    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.
  4. 3 DSOs expanding in Georgia in 4 weeks
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are three dental groups that have added practices in Georgia that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 20:

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  1. Median hourly pay for dental assistants since 2001
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    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.
  2. 15 states where dentist pay dropped
    Ariana Portalatin -
    The average annual salary for dentists decreased in 15 states between 2021 and 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
  3. 6 major DSO deals in 35 days
    Ariana Portalatin -
    From practice milestones to new investments, here are six notable DSO deals that have taken place Oct. 10:
  4. The 6 best dental insurance plans for 2024, per USA Today
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    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. 
  5. Patients at new dentists wait twice as long for an appointment
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    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.
  6. 5 DSOs moves in Texas in 60 days
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are five moves made by dental groups in Texas that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 14:
  7. Dental Care Alliance adds 20th Wisconsin office
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently added a Wisconsin dental practice to its network. 
  8. ADA urges passage of CHIPP Act
    Ariana Portalatin -
    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.
  9. 7 new DSO CFOs in 2023
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are seven CFOs that have joined DSOs and MSOs so far in 2023:

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