Although there are continued opportunities for growth among DSOs, challenges around staffing and finances will be persistent obstacles for success. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance,…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing the shifting dental education landscape: 1. Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association. 2. The total number…
A South Carolina man was recently arrested for allegedly breaking into three dental offices, The Island Packet reported Dec. 1. Joshua Spencer, 40, was charged with three counts of second-degree burglary, grand larceny and possession of a firearm by a…
A health clinic in Decatur, Ala., is in need of additional volunteers after seeing an increase in demand for dental services, ABC affiliate WAAY reported Dec. 1. Community Free Clinic said it has recently experienced an influx of services calls,…
Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA has tracked data on dental school tuition in the U.S. since 2017. Here is how…
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Philadelphia-based Temple University received a $2 million federal grant to help build its new rural education center, the Republican Herald reported Nov. 25. The university first announced its plans to open rural education centers in June to address workforce shortages…
This month, dental executives spoke with Becker’s about workforce shortages, strategic growth initiatives and upcoming challenges for the industry. Here is what four dental leaders told us in November: What will finally solve the hygienist shortage? 5 leaders weigh in…
Here are five key DSO updates from November: 1. PDS Health Technologies, part of Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, partnered with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to implement Epic for integrated healthcare. 2. Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners celebrated strong…
Here are four recent dental practice closures to know: 1. Family 1st Dental closed its offices in Plainview and Creighton, Neb., after struggling to find a new dentist. 2. The Smiling Face Company in Raleigh, N.C., suddenly closed earlier this…
Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona has named Michael Pomeroy its interim CFO. Mr. Pomeroy has served as CFO for several companies during his career, including GE, Highridge Medical and Carestream. Mr. Pomeroy will support CEO Daniel Scavilla, who will continue…