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  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.

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

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  1. 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: 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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:
  4. 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:

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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:
  4. 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.

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 5 dental groups adding practices in Nevada
    Here are five dental organizations that have expanded their presence in Nevada that Becker's has reported on since June 28:
  4. State of dentistry in Colorado: 12 things to know
    Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Colorado:
  5. US Oral Surgery Management adds 3 practices in Texas, Ohio
    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices in Texas and Ohio. 
  6. Artificial intelligence in dentistry: 5 recent updates
    A DSO that plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence technology at its practices and four other AI updates that have taken place in the dental industry since July 6:
  7. 2 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
    Here are two federal updates affecting dentistry since Sept. 7:
  8. Pennsylvania oral surgeon gets $3.2M verdict after falling in operating room
    John Alonge, DDS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Erie, Pa., received a $3.2 million jury verdict after slipping and falling in an operating room at Saint Vincent Hospital, according to a Sept. 18 report by Erie Times-News.
  9. Florida dentist sues patients over negative online reviews
    Peter Habashy, DDS, a dentist in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., is suing two patients after they posted negative reviews of his practice online, according to a Sept. 16 report by bocanewsnow.com.

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