Today's Top 20 Stories
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Illinois legislators advance dental insurance coverage bill
The Illinois House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would ban dental insurers from denying coverage for procedures they've previously authorized, WGEM reported April 17.
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Where Heartland Dental is adding practices
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental kicked off 2024 with several practice additions as the company prepares to add more than 150 offices this year.
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10 dental executive appointments in 30 days
Here are 10 DSOs, dental companies and dental schools that have made executive appointments and promotions that Becker's has reported on since March 20:
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How dental hygienist pay has changed since 2019
The average annual salary for dental hygienists has increased each of the last five years, jumping from $77,230 in 2019 to $89,890 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Average hourly wage for dental hygienists in 2024
Dental hygienists have the highest mean hourly wage in Washington, where they make $59.38 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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North Carolina dentist's license suspended
A North Carolina dentist had his license suspended April 2 for allegedly being impaired at his dental office.
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North Carolina woman charged with working as a dental hygienist without a license
A North Carolina woman was recently charged with working as a dental hygienist despite not having a license, abc45 News reported April 16.
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9 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
Here are nine federal updates dental leaders should know:
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Heartland Dental adds Louisiana practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Louisiana dental office to its network.
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Guardian Dentistry Partners appoints COO
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners recently appointed Dr. Tarek Aly as COO.
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How dentists' compensation compares to 7 other dental professions
General dentists make an average annual salary of $191,750, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Patient data, contracts leaked in Change Healthcare cyberattack: 6 notes for dental leaders
Ransomware group RansomHub recently leaked contracts and patient records purportedly stolen from Change Healthcare.
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Sage Dental surpasses 120 practices
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental opened two practices in Florida, bringing the DSO's total network to more than 120 locations across Florida and Georgia.
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Envista appoints CEO
Dental supply company Envista has appointed Paul Keel CEO, effective May 1.
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Number of orthodontists in 17 states in 2024
California has 1,060 active orthodontists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Primary care providers being trained to provide oral healthcare: 5 notes
Primary care providers in several states are being trained to provide certain oral health services as part of an initiative to integrate services and increase access to dental care, KFF Health News reported April 10.
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Kansas governor signs bill to join interstate dental compact
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2453, enacting the state's joining of the dental and dental hygienist interstate compact.
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Highest-paying cities for general dentists in 2024
The Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Conn., area is the highest-paying metropolitan region for dentists, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Number of dental shortage areas in the worst states for children's oral health
There are 36 dental professional shortage areas in New Jersey, the lowest-ranked state for children's oral health.
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Number of dental shortage areas in the best states for children's oral health
There are 11 dental professional shortage areas in Washington, D.C., the highest-ranked area for children's oral health.
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