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  1. 4 barriers that keep older patients from receiving dental care

    As patients grow older their likelihood to receive dental care declines, according to a study by Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan and cited by Market Watch. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/30/19

  2. U of Louisville School of Dentistry closes clinic due to water main break

    The University of Louisville (Ky.) School of Dentistry canceled classes and closed its clinic July 29 due to a water main break in the downtown area, according to local news station WDRB. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/29/19

  3. Appeals court affirms New York dental board's decision to revoke dentist's license

    A New York City-based dentist's license was rightfully revoked by the Board of Regents after the dentist pleaded guilty to insurance fraud, an appeals court ruled, according to the New York Law Journal. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/29/19

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  1. What this Florida dentist learned from ransomware attack

    Maitland (Fla.) Dentistry was hit by a ransomware attack on July 17 that left dentists unable to access accounting records. Now dentist Carl Bilancione, DMD, is speaking out about the incident, according to GovInfoSecurity.com. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/29/19

  2. 2 Georgia women practiced unlicensed dentistry for 9 years, police allege

    Two women in Cobb County, Ga., were arrested July 23 for allegedly operating a dental practice without licenses, according to AJC.com. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/26/19

  3. Patients say South Dakota dental office abruptly closed

    Several patients of Countryside Dental are claiming that they can't get in contact with their dentist and that the doors of the practice are locked, according to local news station KELO. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/26/19

  4. 5 dentists making headlines

    Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/26/19

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  1. 5 best, worst paying states for dentists

    The average salary for a dentist in the U.S. as of May 2018 was $175,840, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and cited by TheStreet. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/25/19

  2. Shot fired outside Oregon dental practice grazes patient

    One patient suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a bullet went through the window of a Grants Pass, Ore.-based dental practice on July 24, according to CBS affiliate KTVL. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/25/19

  3. Pacific Dental Services, Danaher & more: 5 dental company key notes

    Here's the latest roundup of dental companies that have been in the headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/25/19

  4. Danaher preps $100M IPO for dental business

    Danaher Corp.'s dental business Envista Holdings filed documents on July 22 to go public. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/24/19

  1. Ex-Arkansas dentist to pay $136K in Medicaid fraud scheme

    A former Warren, Ark.-based dentist was ordered July 23 to pay $136,032 in damages, restitution and fines after pleading guilty to his role in a Medicaid fraud scheme, according to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/24/19

  2. Florida dentist refuses to pay hackers to regain access to accounting files

    A Maitland, Fla.-based dentist has been locked out of his accounting files due to a ransomware attack where the hackers demanded $10,000, according to clickorlando.com. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/24/19

  3. What can dentists expect in 2019? Dr. Samuel Low explains biggest trends

    Biolase CMO Samuel Low, DDS, is an expert in lasers and dental technology. He gave his insight into what dentists should expect in 2019. By Mackenzie Garrity - 11/13/18

  4. Don't underestimate DSOs — Pacific Dental Services CEO Steve Thorne discusses industry trends & expansion

    Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is among the largest dental service organizations in the U.S., with more than 700 supported offices across the country. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/26/19

  5. 'Use it or lose it' — Henry Schein VP Keith Drayer explains how dentists can profit from technology investments

    Technology continues to enter the dental practice, benefiting both patient and dentist. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/17/18

  6. Private practice vs. employed dentistry — Dr. Anita Myers explains what dentists need to know

    Dentistry is constantly evolving. In recent years, the emergence of dental service organizations has caused disruption. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/5/19

  7. Significant growth opportunity in DSO space + scaling dental groups — USOSM CEO explains biggest trends

    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently made its second partnership with Denver-based Colorado Oral Surgery. This is the specialty management services provider's second partnership in Colorado. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/7/19

  8. From private practice to DSO: How Aspen Dental's Dr. Anita Imadomwanyi's career has evolved

    Dental students on the cusp of graduation can take multiple paths after earning their degree, including joining a private practice or affiliating with a dental service organization. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/24/19

  9. How price transparency will change the dental industry for dentists, DSOs and patients

    The introduction of price transparency in the healthcare space comes with mixed emotions. By Mackenzie Garrity - 6/5/19

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