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  1. How The Aspen Group is supporting dentists beyond clinical care
    The Aspen Group is advancing a new venture to support its clinical staff and practices.
  2. Max Surgical Specialty Management hires CFO
    Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management recently added Paul Olson as CFO, Hunt Scanlon Media reported Sept. 20.
  3. Oral surgery-focused MSO launches
    Max Surgical Specialty Management, a surgeon-led oral and maxillofacial surgical partnership platform, launched Sept. 20. 

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. 3 updates on specialty DSOs, MSOs
    From industry partnerships to new affiliations, here is what three specialty DSOs and MSOs have been up to since August:
  2. ADA shows support for Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
    The American Dental Association has expressed its support for the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act introduced in the House of Representatives. 
  3. State of dentistry in Arkansas: 11 things to know
    Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Arkansas:
  4. 3 dental organizations expanding in Massachusetts
    Here are three dental groups adding practices in Massachusetts that Becker's has reported on since July 14:

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. US Oral Surgery Management's 2023 growth: 15 practice additions
    Here are the practices that Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has partnered with and added to its network in 2023, as reported by Becker's:
  2. Dentist salary vs. average household income by state
    Delaware is the highest-paying state for dentists, where the profession makes more than double the state's average household income, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau.
  3. Bipartisan bill to expand healthcare workforce introduced
    Sen. Roger Marshall, MD, and Sen. Bernie Sanders collaborated to create the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act to address the shortage of healthcare workers.
  4. 11 dental school updates to know
    From new program offerings to industry partnerships, here are 11 dental school updates that have taken place since Aug. 10: 

DSOs are leveraging data analytics and seeing increased engagement + growth

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  1. The investment DSOs are leaning into
    DSOs are increasing the number of educational opportunities available to affiliated doctors as a way to uplift their network and support recruitment efforts. 
  2. 4 dental groups adding in New Jersey
    Here are four dental organizations that have expanded their presence in New Jersey since July 14 that Becker's has reported on:
  3. 2 updates on how Pacific Dental Services is giving back
    Here are two updates on how Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services has donated care that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 10:
  4. Chicago dentists file suit against Chicago Public Health
    A group of Chicago dentists have sued the city of Chicago over the School-Based Oral Health Program, which offers dental services to Chicago Public Schools students, according to a Sept. 18 report by Cook County Record.
  5. 42 North Dental's 5-year growth recap: 17 moves
    Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental has grown in recent years to include more than 100 offices across the U.S.
  6. 6 dental updates in Texas
    From DSO affiliations to private practice moves, here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Texas since Aug. 23:
  7. Texas orthodontist to open 4th practice location
    Kyle Sparkman, DDS, is planning to open the fourth Sparkman Orthodontics location, according to a Sept. 18 report by 101.9 The Bull.
  8. Temple U dental school opens digital dental lab
    Philadelphia-based Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry opened a 1,000-square-foot digital dental lab. 
  9. Meet the leaders of the top 5 fastest-growing dental companies
    Several dental companies were recently named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list based on revenue growth percentage from 2019 to 2022. 

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